NE42 5AQ is a safe, established residential area on Priestclose Road, 0.5km from Prudhoe in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00139971 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIESTCLOSE ROAD, NE42 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIESTCLOSE ROAD, NE42 5AQ.
309
44
£ 40,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE42 5AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE42 5AQ's 69% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE42 5AQ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 136,225
2 sales · Mean £ 136,225
Semi-Detached
£ 111,500
2 sales · Mean £ 111,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE42 5AQ has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Adderlane Academy
Highfield Middle School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Prudhoe Community High School
Prudhoe West Academy
Prudhoe Castle First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Julie's Top Shop0.3 km
- Just Meat1.0 km
- Just Sweets0.4 km
- Prudhoe Castle1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Prudhoe Snooker Club0.3 km
- Falcon Inn0.9 km
- Wor Local Micro Pub0.3 km
- Prudhoe Town Football Club0.9 km
- Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bait Box0.3 km
- Garden Kitchen0.5 km
- No 220.2 km
- Gloria Restaurant0.3 km
- Caffe Ginevra0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.3 km
- Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Spice Delight0.6 km
- A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Dessert Royale0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe1.3 km
- Wylam2.7 km
- Stocksfield4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Redwell Road0.1 km
- Redwell Road0.1 km
- Homedale0.2 km
- Redwell Road junction0.2 km
- Front Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE425AQ · Data under Open Government Licence