Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, NE42 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, NE42 5BX.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

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

school Local Schools

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Prudhoe Community High School

Good778 pupils1.1 km
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Adderlane Academy

Good106 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 Club0.9 km
  • The Manors Cafe1.0 km
  • Golf Club Catering0.9 km
  • Prudhoe Youth Club FC Pavilion0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Spice Delight0.9 km
  • Prudhoe Flame0.9 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