Postcode NE42 6DL 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 1.3 miles away. There are 1 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 1.1% 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 6DL.
Wylam & Ovingham near NE42 6DL 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Stocksfield & Bywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £533,858 |
| Flats | 7 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £242,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £222,500 |
10 year median price trend in Stocksfield & Bywell
In the NE42 6DL postcode area, located within Wylam & Ovingham, there are 1 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.