Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

PARK AVENUE, NE42 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, NE42 5BB.

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Population

531

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NE42 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 40.0% year-on-year.

home £190,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE42 5BB is a safe, established residential area on Park Avenue, 0.9km from Prudhoe in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.

For families considering a move, NE42 5BB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 40.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00139969 (shared with 22 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 5BB. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

6 sales · Mean £ 189,666

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

NE42 5BB has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Prudhoe Community High School

Good778 pupils0.6 km
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Adderlane Academy

Good106 pupils0.8 km
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Highfield Middle School

Good394 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils0.9 km
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Prudhoe West Academy

Good282 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Julie's Top Shop0.6 km
  • Just Sweets0.9 km
  • Spend and Save0.7 km
  • West Wylam Garage0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Prudhoe Snooker Club0.8 km
  • Falcon Inn0.8 km
  • Wor Local Micro Pub0.8 km
  • Prudhoe & District United Services Club0.8 km
  • West Wylam Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bait Box0.8 km
  • Garden Kitchen0.9 km
  • No 220.7 km
  • Gloria Restaurant0.8 km
  • Aramee0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Pizza Pizza0.8 km
  • Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Spice Delight0.7 km
  • Lilium Garden0.8 km
  • Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prudhoe1.8 km
  • Wylam2.8 km
  • Stocksfield4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Homedale0.4 km
  • Park Lane0.4 km
  • Park Lane0.4 km
  • Priestclose Road0.4 km
  • Redwell Road junction0.4 km