NE42 5BX is a safe, established residential area on Nightingale Close, 1.1km from Eastwoods Park in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.
For serious buyers, NE42 5BX is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00139969 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, NE42 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, NE42 5BX.
531
43
£ 40,400 /yr
50%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NE42 5BX — age 43, 77% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £323k 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 5BX. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 297,500
9 sales · Mean £ 274,802
Semi-Detached
£ 167,960
2 sales · Mean £ 167,960
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NE42 5BX has low crime rates — 12 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 Community High School
Adderlane Academy
Highfield Middle School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Prudhoe West Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Falcon Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Prudhoe Golf Club0.9 km
- The Manors Cafe1.0 km
- Golf Club Catering0.9 km
- Prudhoe Youth Club FC Pavilion0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Spice Delight0.9 km
- Prudhoe Flame0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NE425BX · Data under Open Government Licence