NE42 — PRUDHOE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE42 is £212,501, which is 20% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE42 cost 26.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE42 have fallen 14.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£338,131	128
Semi-detached	£166,728	189
Terraced	£154,669	132
Flat	£96,846	28
All types	£212,501	494

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE42

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 21.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE42 has a crime rate well 73% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE42 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe	Primary	Good	mi
Adderlane Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Prudhoe West Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Highfield Middle School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ovingham Middle School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE42 are 293.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

293.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE42 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE42 — PRUDHOE

Area Summary

NE42 (PRUDHOE) offers affordable property prices (£212,501, 26% below national average), low crime (73% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (293 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE42?

The average house price in NE42 (PRUDHOE) is £212,501, based on 494 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 26% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.5% over the past year.

Is NE42 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE42 is significantly below the national average (21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE42?

There are 8 schools in or near NE42. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE42?

Council tax in NE42 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE42?

The average broadband download speed in NE42 is 293 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE42 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE42 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.