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NE42 5JU

The Lane

Prudhoe South

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Detailed insights for NE42 5JU

Overview

Postcode NE42 5JU 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 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
2.7%
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

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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 5JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Prudhoe near NE42 5JU 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 5JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Prudhoe

N/A

Walking directions to Prudhoe

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
5,917.9 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
251
91.94%
Indian
7
2.56%
Other White
7
2.56%
Chinese
3
1.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.1%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
60
24.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
22.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.43%
No qualifications
41
17.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
33.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
32.21%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.17%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.37%
Other social rented
3
2.01%
Total households: 149

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE42 5JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE42 5JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202511, John Wesley Court, Prudhoe, NE42 5QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,500
08 Aug 2025Penray House, 9A, South Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5JTTerracedFreehold£357,000
05 Feb 202527, South Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5JTOtherLeasehold£20,000
03 Jul 202547, Hillcrest, Prudhoe, NE42 5LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,000
10 Nov 20259A, Oakfield Park, Prudhoe, NE42 5HEFlatsLeasehold£100,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE42 5JU
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 5JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE42 5JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodOakfield Terrace, Prudhoe, NE42 5HFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miHeron Foods8a Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5HJWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 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 5JU, 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 038DE01027500
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE42 5JU

Is NE42 5JU (Prudhoe) safe?

The area around NE42 5JU 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 5JU?

The median sale price around NE42 5JU 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 5JU?

There are 8 schools close to NE42 5JU, 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 5JU?

The closest station to NE42 5JU is Prudhoe, about 1,070 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE42 5JU?

NE42 5JU 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 5JU (Prudhoe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE42 5JU 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.