Postcode NE42 6DG 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.9 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 1.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wylam & Ovingham has a moderate 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 low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 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 6DG.
Wylam & Ovingham near NE42 6DG 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Stocksfield & Bywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 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 | £532,716 |
| Flats | 6 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £242,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £222,500 |
10 year median price trend in Stocksfield & Bywell
In the NE42 6DG postcode area, located within Wylam & Ovingham, there are 2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.