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NE42 5DW

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Prudhoe South

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Detailed insights for NE42 5DW

Overview

Postcode NE42 5DW is located in an urban city, within the Prudhoe South ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Prudhoe area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prudhoe is £45,546 per year. The nearest station is Prudhoe, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Eastwoods Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
59%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Prudhoe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Prudhoe has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59%

Approximately 59.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Prudhoe is £45,546 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE42 5DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Prudhoe near NE42 5DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Prudhoe located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE42 5DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEastwoods ParkMediumWalking directions to Eastwoods Park

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
5,010.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.87(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.37(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.87(-31%)
Public order
4.87(-41%)
Other theft
4.5(-25%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
99.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.43%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
25.54%
Level 3 (A level)
37
20.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
17.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
14.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
33.33%
Other social rented
30
25.64%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.53%
Owns outright
16
13.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.26%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Prudhoe South

Median price£138,333
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £231K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £138,333 (about £164 per square foot) in Prudhoe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prudhoe South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£278,000£262
Semi-Detached25£135,000£157
Terraced15£125,000£150
Flats6£90,000£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prudhoe South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prudhoe South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£97,500£141,250£91,500
2017£240,000£94,750£112,500£100,000
2018£240,000£81,000£135,000£107,500
2019£317,450£85,000£135,000£113,500
2020£257,500£85,000£145,000£107,000
2021£315,475£87,500£135,000£119,995
2022£359,995£80,000£155,000£127,100
2023£312,498£99,500£150,000£123,000
2024£355,000£75,000£165,000£117,000
2025£300,000£100,000£148,000£125,000
2026£240,000£75,000£130,000£93,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prudhoe South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prudhoe South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£135£140£99
2017£197£140£127£113
2018£223£141£137£124
2019£223£139£147£126
2020£229£139£165£113
2021£227£135£157£142
2022£236£108£170£132
2023£256£139£176£126
2024£256£120£207£143
2025£264£160£163£149
2026£235£126£166£117
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prudhoe South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Prudhoe South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE42 5DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE42 5DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202554, Woodhead Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
31 Mar 202527, Woodhead Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5DRTerracedLeasehold£70,000
29 Aug 202513, Sandyford Avenue, Prudhoe, NE42 5EATerracedFreehold£83,100
07 Jul 20255, Sandyford Avenue, Prudhoe, NE42 5EASemi-DetachedFreehold£116,000
28 Nov 202516, The Copse, Prudhoe, NE42 5DAFlatsFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the NE42 5DW postcode area, located within Prudhoe, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE42 5DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAdderlane AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miSecondaryPrudhoe Community High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Matthew's Catholic Primary School, PrudhoeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE42 5DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE42 5DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa LocalWest Wylam Drive, Prudhoe, NE42 5ERWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miAsda ExpressFront Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5DHWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE42 5DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gordon Stewart

Prudhoe South - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
WardPrudhoe SouthE05016139
ParishPrudhoeE04010852
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PrudhoeE02005731
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 038BE01027498
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE42 5DW

Is NE42 5DW (Prudhoe) safe?

The area around NE42 5DW records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE42 5DW?

The median sale price around NE42 5DW in Prudhoe is £138,333 (about £164 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE42 5DW?

There are 5 schools close to NE42 5DW, including Adderlane Academy (Good), Prudhoe Community High School (Good) and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE42 5DW?

NE42 5DW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE42 5DW (Prudhoe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE42 5DW is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gordon Stewart (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.