NE42 5AX is a safe, established residential area on Cheviot View, 0.7km from West Wylam in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.
For families considering a move, NE42 5AX represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 44.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00139963 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEVIOT VIEW, NE42 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEVIOT VIEW, NE42 5AX.
318
41
£ 40,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE42 5AX 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
NE42 5AX is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 44.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE42 5AX. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 123,500
8 sales · Mean £ 126,000
Semi-Detached
£ 148,000
3 sales · Mean £ 135,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE42 5AX has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prudhoe Community High School
Adderlane Academy
Highfield Middle School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Prudhoe West Academy
Prudhoe Castle First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Julie's Top Shop0.5 km
- Just Sweets0.8 km
- Spend and Save0.5 km
- West Wylam Garage0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Prudhoe Snooker Club0.7 km
- Falcon Inn0.7 km
- Wor Local Micro Pub0.7 km
- Dr Syntax0.9 km
- Prudhoe & District United Services Club0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bait Box0.6 km
- Garden Kitchen0.8 km
- No 220.6 km
- Gloria Restaurant0.6 km
- Prudhoe Golf Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.6 km
- Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Spice Delight0.6 km
- Lilium Garden0.7 km
- Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe1.7 km
- Wylam2.7 km
- Stocksfield4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Priestclose Road0.2 km
- Priestclose Road0.2 km
- Homedale0.2 km
- Redwell Road0.3 km
- Redwell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE425AX · Data under Open Government Licence