NE42 5BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Prudhoe in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe North ward and the Hexham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00139978 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE42 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE42 5BF.
257
49
£ 40,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE42 5BF spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE42 5BF. The average age is 48.7. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE42 5BF has low crime rates — 26 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
Prudhoe West Academy
Highfield Middle School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Adderlane Academy
Prudhoe Castle First School
Prudhoe Community High School
Ovingham Church of England First School
Ovingham Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Julie's Top Shop0.5 km
- Just Meat0.6 km
- Just Sweets0.2 km
- Prudhoe Castle0.5 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Adam & Eve Public House0.8 km
- Prudhoe Snooker Club0.3 km
- Wor Local Micro Pub0.3 km
- Halfway House Inn0.7 km
- Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bait Box0.3 km
- Captured Keepsakes0.8 km
- Garden Kitchen0.3 km
- No 220.4 km
- Dine Contract Catering0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- The Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.3 km
- A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Dessert Royale0.1 km
- Dhillons Fish Inn0.4 km
- New Lotus House0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe0.8 km
- Wylam3.0 km
- Stocksfield4.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Road0.1 km
- Doctor Syntax0.1 km
- South Road0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- South Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE425BF · Data under Open Government Licence