Postcode NE42 5PY 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 0.6 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.
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.
Prudhoe has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.7% 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.
The average income per household in Prudhoe is £45,546 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE42 5PY.
Prudhoe near NE42 5PY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Prudhoe located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Prudhoe | N/A | Walking directions to Prudhoe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Highfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Castlefields Green | Small | Walking directions to Castlefields Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £278,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £135,000 | £157 |
| Terraced | 15 | £125,000 | £150 |
| Flats | 6 | £90,000 | £140 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE42 5PY.
In the NE42 5PY postcode area, located within Prudhoe, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE42 5PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | 8a Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5HJ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe, NE42 5HF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 9 Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5HJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 5DH | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | West Wylam Drive, Prudhoe, NE42 5ER | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE42 5PY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gordon Stewart
Prudhoe South - Elected 1 May 2025
Joe Morris
Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE42 5PY 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.
The median sale price around NE42 5PY in Prudhoe is £138,333 (about £164 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE42 5PY, including Prudhoe West Academy (Good), Highfield Middle School (Good) and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE42 5PY is Prudhoe, about 984 m away.
NE42 5PY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE42 5PY 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).
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.