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Prudhoe South

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About

Prudhoe South is a ward located in the town of Prudhoe, Northumberland. It covers the southern part of the town, including residential areas and local amenities. The ward is bordered by the River Tyne to the south and features a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to more modern developments. Green spaces like Prudhoe Castle Grounds provide recreational areas for residents.

The area has good transport links, with the A695 running through it and Prudhoe railway station offering connections to Newcastle and Hexham. Local schools, shops, and community facilities serve the population. The ward includes parts of Prudhoe's industrial heritage, with former mining sites now repurposed. Housing is primarily owner-occupied, with some social housing. The ward has a mix of age groups, with families and older residents making up much of the community.

Area overview

On average Prudhoe South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Prudhoe South is £40,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Prudhoe South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prudhoe South Population
5,697
Population density
1,058.9 per km²

Demographics

British
5,432
95.38%
Other White
106
1.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.51%
Indian
28
0.49%
Other Asian
27
0.47%
Total population: 5,695

Housing

Owns outright
729
28.79%
Owns with a mortgage
719
28.4%
Other social rented
399
15.76%
Social rents from council
328
12.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
11.65%
Total households: 2,532

Property prices in Prudhoe South

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £156,250 in Prudhoe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,025 up to £620,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£320,000
Flats2£74,125
Semi-Detached31£157,500
Terraced14£117,500

10 years price trend in Prudhoe South

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.