NE42 5AN is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from West Wylam in Prudhoe. Administratively it sits within Prudhoe South ward and the Hexham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE42 5AN 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00139959 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NE42 5AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE42 5AN.
332
47
£ 40,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE42 5AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE42 5AN has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE42 5AN. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 5AN has low crime rates — 35 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 West Academy
Highfield Middle School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Prudhoe Community High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Julie's Top Shop0.9 km
- Just Sweets0.9 km
- Spend and Save0.6 km
- West Wylam Garage0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Prudhoe Snooker Club0.8 km
- Falcon Inn0.4 km
- Wor Local Micro Pub0.8 km
- Prudhoe Town Football Club0.3 km
- Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bait Box0.7 km
- No 220.6 km
- Gloria Restaurant0.7 km
- Prudhoe Golf Club0.5 km
- Caffe Ginevra0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dukes Deli0.8 km
- Pizza Pizza0.7 km
- Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Spice Delight0.1 km
- A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe1.7 km
- Wylam2.1 km
- Stocksfield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.0 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Stonyflat Bank0.2 km
- Stonyflat Bank0.2 km
- Horsley View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE425AN · Data under Open Government Licence