NE42 5DP is a safe, established residential area on Woodhead Road, 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 5DP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE42 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00139953 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHEAD ROAD, NE42 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHEAD ROAD, NE42 5DP.
231
39
£ 40,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE42 5DP 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 5DP has a significant social housing presence — 59% 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 5DP. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE42 5DP has low crime rates — 38 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
15 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Julie's Top Shop0.9 km
- Just Sweets1.0 km
- Spend and Save0.7 km
- West Wylam Garage0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallery Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Prudhoe Snooker Club0.8 km
- Falcon Inn0.3 km
- Wor Local Micro Pub0.8 km
- Prudhoe Town Football Club0.4 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 Club0.4 km
- Caffe Ginevra0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dukes Deli0.9 km
- Pizza Pizza0.8 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
- Prudhoe1.8 km
- Wylam2.1 km
- Stocksfield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Stonyflat Bank0.1 km
- Stonyflat Bank0.1 km
- Priestclose Cottages0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE425DP · Data under Open Government Licence