Postcode NE42 6AU is located in an urban city, within the Bywell ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Wylam & Ovingham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wylam & Ovingham is £49,100 per year. The nearest station is Prudhoe located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Tyne Riverside Country Park.
Wylam & Ovingham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Wylam & Ovingham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wylam & Ovingham is £49,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE42 6AU.
Wylam & Ovingham near NE42 6AU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Prudhoe | N/A | Walking directions to Prudhoe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tyne Riverside Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Tyne Riverside Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Castlefields Green | Small | Walking directions to Castlefields Green |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Bywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,063 up to £960,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £282,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bywell
In the NE42 6AU postcode area, located within Wylam & Ovingham, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE42 6AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Village Stores | Castle View, Ovingham, Prudhoe, NE42 6AA | Walking directions to Village Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.