NE42 5DA is a safe, established residential area on The Copse, 0.5km from West Wylam 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. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, up 20.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00139969 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE COPSE, NE42 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COPSE, NE42 5DA.
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
NE42 5DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 20.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE42 5DA. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 269,000
5 sales · Mean £ 266,604
Flat
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE42 5DA has low crime rates — 36 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
12 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Julie's Top Shop0.8 km
- Just Sweets0.9 km
- Spend and Save0.6 km
- West Wylam Garage0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Prudhoe Snooker Club0.8 km
- Falcon Inn0.3 km
- Wor Local Micro Pub0.8 km
- Prudhoe Town Football Club0.5 km
- Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bait Box0.8 km
- No 220.7 km
- Gloria Restaurant0.8 km
- Prudhoe Golf Club0.5 km
- Caffe Ginevra0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.8 km
- Five Star Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Spice Delight0.2 km
- A & R Balls Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Dessert Royale1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prudhoe1.8 km
- Wylam2.2 km
- Stocksfield5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stonyflat Bank0.1 km
- Priestclose Cottages0.1 km
- Priestclose Cottages0.1 km
- Stonyflat Bank0.1 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE425DA · Data under Open Government Licence