NE42 5BE is a safe, established residential area on Drawback, 0.6km from Prudhoe in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.
For families considering a move, NE42 5BE represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00139963 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAWBACK, NE42 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAWBACK, NE42 5BE.
318
41
£ 40,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE42 5BE 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 41, NE42 5BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £170k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE42 5BE. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
2 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE42 5BE has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prudhoe Community High School
Highfield Middle School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Adderlane Academy
Prudhoe West Academy
Prudhoe Castle First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Julie's Top Shop0.3 km
- Just Sweets0.6 km
- Spend and Save0.4 km
- West Wylam Garage0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Prudhoe Snooker Club0.5 km
- Falcon Inn0.9 km
- Wor Local Micro Pub0.5 km
- Dr Syntax0.7 km
- Prudhoe & District United Services Club0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bait Box0.4 km
- Garden Kitchen0.6 km
- No 220.4 km
- Gloria Restaurant0.4 km
- Aramee0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.4 km
- Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Spice Delight0.7 km
- Lilium Garden0.5 km
- Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe1.5 km
- Wylam2.8 km
- Stocksfield4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Homedale0.0 km
- Redwell Road junction0.1 km
- Redwell Road0.1 km
- Redwell Road0.1 km
- Park Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE425BE · Data under Open Government Licence