Postcode NE42 6BR is located in an urban city, within the Prudhoe North & Wylam 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 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wylam & Ovingham is £57,298 per year. The nearest station is Prudhoe located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Wylam & Ovingham is £57,298 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE42 6BR.
Wylam & Ovingham near NE42 6BR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Prudhoe | N/A | Walking directions to Prudhoe |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Prudhoe North & Wylam area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,063 up to £872,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £312,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Prudhoe North & Wylam
In the NE42 6BR postcode area, located within Wylam & Ovingham, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE42 6BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Village Stores | Castle View, Ovingham, Prudhoe, NE42 6AA | Walking directions to Village Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.