Postcode NE42 6DF is located in a rural village, within the Stocksfield & Bywell ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Wylam & Ovingham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wylam & Ovingham is £57,298 per year. The nearest station is Prudhoe, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Tyne Riverside Country Park.
Wylam & Ovingham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,809 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Wylam & Ovingham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.6% 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 6DF.
Wylam & Ovingham near NE42 6DF has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 | Tyne Riverside Country Park | Medium | Walking directions to Tyne Riverside Country Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Stocksfield & Bywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,250 up to £1,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £605,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £247,500 | £226 |
| Terraced | 14 | £210,000 | £220 |
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 | £224 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £302,500 | £116,250 | £319,000 | £150,500 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £104,000 | £248,500 | £146,500 |
| 2018 | £430,000 | £70,000 | £241,250 | £183,000 |
| 2019 | £472,500 | £115,000 | £270,000 | £163,750 |
| 2020 | £454,500 | £127,500 | £295,000 | £167,500 |
| 2021 | £545,000 | £48,000 | £250,000 | £235,000 |
| 2022 | £472,500 | £123,750 | £403,525 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £455,000 | £115,000 | £330,000 | £200,500 |
| 2024 | £605,000 | £124,250 | £262,500 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £615,000 | £127,500 | £335,000 | £222,500 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | — | £143,750 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 | £177 | £224 | £176 |
| 2017 | £221 | £156 | £210 | £161 |
| 2018 | £206 | £128 | £220 | £199 |
| 2019 | £256 | £153 | £226 | £174 |
| 2020 | £248 | £197 | £208 | £199 |
| 2021 | £284 | £81 | £241 | £198 |
| 2022 | £294 | £191 | £311 | £221 |
| 2023 | £276 | £187 | £253 | £190 |
| 2024 | £294 | £180 | £255 | £220 |
| 2025 | £289 | £193 | £240 | £230 |
| 2026 | £293 | — | £177 | £208 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the NE42 6DF postcode area, located within Wylam & Ovingham, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 6DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anne Dale
Stocksfield & Bywell - Elected 1 May 2025
Joe Morris
Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE42 6DF records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around NE42 6DF in Wylam & Ovingham is £310,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NE42 6DF, including Ovingham Church of England First School (Good), Ovingham Middle School and Prudhoe Castle First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE42 6DF is Prudhoe, about 965 m away.
NE42 6DF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,809 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 6DF is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Dale (Independent).
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.