Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE42 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE42 5DL.

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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 5DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5DL is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Eastwoods Park in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5DL 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 5DL. 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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE42 5DL has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour32
Violence and sexual offences29
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary9
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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Adderlane Academy

Good106 pupils0.6 km
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Prudhoe Community High School

Good778 pupils1.2 km
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Highfield Middle School

Good394 pupils1.3 km
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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils1.3 km
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Prudhoe West Academy

Good282 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Julie's Top Shop1.0 km
  • Spend and Save0.8 km
  • West Wylam Garage0.7 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Prudhoe Snooker Club1.0 km
  • Falcon Inn0.1 km
  • Wor Local Micro Pub1.0 km
  • Prudhoe Town Football Club0.5 km
  • Prudhoe & District United Services Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bait Box0.9 km
  • No 220.8 km
  • Gloria Restaurant0.9 km
  • Prudhoe Golf Club0.3 km
  • Caffe Ginevra0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Pizza Pizza0.9 km
  • Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Spice Delight0.3 km
  • A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Dhillons Fish Inn0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prudhoe1.9 km
  • Wylam2.1 km
  • Stocksfield5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Priestclose Cottages0.1 km
  • Priestclose Cottages0.1 km
  • Stonyflat Bank0.2 km
  • Health Centre0.2 km
  • Stonyflat Bank0.2 km