Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

PRIESTCLOSE ROAD, NE42 5AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIESTCLOSE ROAD, NE42 5AH.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE42 5AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in NE42 5AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.

home £112,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE42 5AH is a safe, established residential area on Priestclose Road, 0.5km from West Wylam in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE42 5AH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00139962 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE42 5AH. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 112,500

2 sales · Mean £ 112,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE42 5AH has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson24
Shoplifting21
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Adderlane Academy

Good106 pupils0.4 km
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Prudhoe Community High School

Good778 pupils0.7 km
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Highfield Middle School

Good394 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils0.7 km
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Prudhoe West Academy

Good282 pupils0.7 km
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Prudhoe Castle First School

Good77 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Julie's Top Shop0.4 km
  • Just Sweets0.5 km
  • Spend and Save0.3 km
  • West Wylam Garage0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Prudhoe Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Falcon Inn0.7 km
  • Wor Local Micro Pub0.4 km
  • Prudhoe Town Football Club0.8 km
  • Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bait Box0.4 km
  • Garden Kitchen0.7 km
  • No 220.3 km
  • Gloria Restaurant0.4 km
  • Prudhoe Golf Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Pizza Pizza0.4 km
  • Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Spice Delight0.4 km
  • A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Dessert Royale0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prudhoe1.4 km
  • Wylam2.6 km
  • Stocksfield4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Priestclose Road0.1 km
  • Priestclose Road0.1 km
  • Waterworld0.2 km
  • Redwell Road0.2 km
  • Redwell Road0.2 km