Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

SKYLARK PLACE, NE42 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKYLARK PLACE, NE42 5BU.

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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 5BU 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE42 5BU is a safe, established residential area on Skylark Place, 1.0km from Eastwoods Park in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.

For families considering a move, NE42 5BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5BU 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 5BU. 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

Detached

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 239,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NE42 5BU has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Adderlane Academy

Good106 pupils1.1 km
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Prudhoe Community High School

Good778 pupils1.1 km
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Highfield Middle School

Good394 pupils1.4 km
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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.4 km
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Prudhoe West Academy

Good282 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Falcon Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Prudhoe Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Manors Cafe1.0 km
  • Golf Club Catering0.8 km
  • Prudhoe Youth Club FC Pavilion0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Spice Delight0.8 km
  • Prudhoe Flame0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prudhoe2.3 km
  • Wylam2.6 km
  • Stocksfield5.4 km