Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

WESLEY TERRACE, NE42 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESLEY TERRACE, NE42 5AB.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE42 5AB 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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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE42 5AB — age 49, 46% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wesley Terrace, 0.3km from Prudhoe in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.

Day-to-day life in NE42 5AB has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00139966 (shared with 12 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 5AB. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

NE42 5AB has low crime rates — 34 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson26
Shoplifting20
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Adderlane Academy

Good106 pupils0.4 km
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Prudhoe West Academy

Good282 pupils0.4 km
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Highfield Middle School

Good394 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils0.4 km
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Prudhoe Community High School

Good778 pupils0.6 km
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Prudhoe Castle First School

Good77 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Greggs0.0 km
  • Julie's Top Shop0.3 km
  • Just Meat0.7 km
  • Just Sweets0.2 km
  • Prudhoe Castle0.8 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Prudhoe Snooker Club0.1 km
  • Wor Local Micro Pub0.1 km
  • Prudhoe Town Football Club0.9 km
  • Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club0.2 km
  • Dr Syntax0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bait Box0.0 km
  • Captured Keepsakes1.0 km
  • Garden Kitchen0.4 km
  • No 220.1 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.1 km
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Dukes Deli1.0 km
  • Pizza Pizza0.0 km
  • Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Spice Delight0.7 km
  • A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prudhoe1.1 km
  • Wylam2.7 km
  • Stocksfield4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Front Street0.0 km
  • Front Street0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Station Road top0.2 km