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NE42

PRUDHOE

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE42 covers PRUDHOE in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £212,501
1yr change ▼ 14.5%
Crime 73% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£212,501

▼ 14.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

26% below national avg

Crime Rate

21.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

73% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

293 Mbps

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.

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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

£196K £206K £216K £226K £236K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

67

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.

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293.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about NE42 PRUDHOE

What is the average house price in NE42 PRUDHOE?
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 PRUDHOE 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 is the population of NE42 PRUDHOE?
The population of NE42 (PRUDHOE) is approximately 331,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE42 PRUDHOE?
There are 8 schools in or near NE42. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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