NE42 5BZ is a safe, established residential area on Spinney Gardens, 0.9km from Eastwoods Park in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE42, NE42 5BZ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 28.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00139969 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPINNEY GARDENS, NE42 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPINNEY GARDENS, NE42 5BZ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE42 5BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE42 5BZ. 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
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
£ 347,995
11 sales · Mean £ 373,805
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE42 5BZ has low crime rates — 16 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
Adderlane Academy
Prudhoe Community High School
Highfield Middle School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Prudhoe West Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Julie's Top Shop1.0 km
- Spend and Save0.9 km
- West Wylam Garage0.8 km
- Threadgolds1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- No 221.0 km
- Prudhoe Golf Club0.7 km
- HIVE Cafe0.9 km
- The Manors Cafe0.7 km
- Caffe Ginevra1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Falcon Inn0.5 km
- West Wylam Inn0.9 km
- Prudhoe Town Football Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Spice Delight0.6 km
- Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Dhillons Fish Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe2.1 km
- Wylam2.4 km
- Stocksfield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Priestclose Cottages0.4 km
- Main gate0.4 km
- Priestclose Cottages0.5 km
- Main gate0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE425BZ · Data under Open Government Licence