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NE42 5JR

St Matthews Lane

Prudhoe West & Mickley

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Detailed insights for NE42 5JR

Overview

Postcode NE42 5JR is located in an urban city, within the Prudhoe West & Mickley 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 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highfield Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Prudhoe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Prudhoe has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

Approximately 11.0% 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 5JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Prudhoe near NE42 5JR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE42 5JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Prudhoe

N/A

Walking directions to Prudhoe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE42 5JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHighfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Highfield Park
0.4 miCastlefields GreenSmallWalking directions to Castlefields Green

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
4,739.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.69(-41%)
Shoplifting
22.69(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.04(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.04(-3%)
Public order
6.74(-18%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
96.44%
Other Asian
5
1.62%
Chinese
2
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
29.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.9%
No qualifications
42
16.34%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
38.97%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.97%
Other social rented
9
6.62%
Shared ownership
6
4.41%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Prudhoe West & Mickley

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£176
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£109K – £193K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £176 per square foot) in Prudhoe West & Mickley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,639 up to £815,000.

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 West & Mickley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£315,000£265
Semi-Detached24£166,250£184
Terraced21£130,000£143
Flats5£105,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prudhoe West & Mickley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prudhoe West & Mickley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£152,750£95,000
2017£219,000£83,750£131,000£118,000
2018£213,000£73,000£145,000£125,000
2019£170,000£70,750£136,000£127,000
2020£250,000£100,000£156,000£127,500
2021£264,000£71,000£143,500£115,000
2022£247,500£81,250£165,000£130,000
2023£324,500£86,000£179,000£126,250
2024£318,750£92,500£166,250£125,000
2025£280,000£105,000£161,000£129,000
2026£496,000£167,500£107,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prudhoe West & Mickley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prudhoe West & Mickley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£153£108
2017£173£142£151£123
2018£188£124£152£128
2019£197£124£151£128
2020£201£133£176£131
2021£222£102£165£135
2022£229£141£168£153
2023£267£164£173£145
2024£248£156£176£136
2025£272£157£167£146
2026£234£217£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prudhoe West & Mickley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Prudhoe West & Mickley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE42 5JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE42 5JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202511, John Wesley Court, Prudhoe, NE42 5QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,500
03 Jul 202547, Hillcrest, Prudhoe, NE42 5LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,000
08 Aug 2025Penray House, 9A, South Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5JTTerracedFreehold£357,000
05 Feb 202527, South Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5JTOtherLeasehold£20,000
17 Apr 202629, Highfield, Prudhoe, NE42 6EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£186,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE42 5JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miMiddle deemed secondaryHighfield Middle SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Matthew's Catholic Primary School, PrudhoeAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPrudhoe West AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE42 5JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE42 5JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodOakfield Terrace, Prudhoe, NE42 5HFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miHeron Foods8a Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5HJWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miOne Stop9 Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5HJWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 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 5JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angie Scott

Prudhoe West & Mickley - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
ParishPrudhoeE04010852
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PrudhoeE02005731
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 038DE01027500
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NE42 5JR

Is NE42 5JR (Prudhoe) safe?

The area around NE42 5JR records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5JR?

The median sale price around NE42 5JR in Prudhoe is £155,000 (about £176 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE42 5JR?

There are 8 schools close to NE42 5JR, including Highfield Middle School (Good), St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe (Good) and Prudhoe West Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE42 5JR?

The closest station to NE42 5JR is Prudhoe, about 1,089 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE42 5JR?

NE42 5JR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE42 5JR is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angie Scott (Labour 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.