Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

FRONT STREET, NE42 5DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRONT STREET, NE42 5DQ.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE42 5DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in NE42 5DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

NE42 5DQ is a safe, established residential area on Front Street, 0.4km from West Wylam in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE42 5DQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k.

Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00139957 (shared with 9 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 5DQ. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 184,000

1 sales · Mean £ 184,000

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

NE42 5DQ has low crime rates — 37 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson23
Shoplifting21
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Adderlane Academy

Good106 pupils0.2 km
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Prudhoe West Academy

Good282 pupils0.6 km
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Highfield Middle School

Good394 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils0.7 km
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Prudhoe Community High School

Good778 pupils0.8 km
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Prudhoe Castle First School

Good77 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Julie's Top Shop0.4 km
  • Just Meat0.8 km
  • Just Sweets0.4 km
  • Prudhoe Castle0.9 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Prudhoe Snooker Club0.3 km
  • Falcon Inn0.8 km
  • Wor Local Micro Pub0.3 km
  • Prudhoe Town Football Club0.7 km
  • Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bait Box0.2 km
  • Garden Kitchen0.7 km
  • No 220.2 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.9 km
  • Gloria Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Dukes Deli0.9 km
  • Pizza Pizza0.2 km
  • Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Spice Delight0.5 km
  • A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prudhoe1.3 km
  • Wylam2.5 km
  • Stocksfield4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterworld0.1 km
  • Front Street0.2 km
  • Front Street0.2 km
  • Waterworld0.2 km
  • Priestclose Road0.3 km