Oakwell Terrace is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 5DF is located in the Prudhoe South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakwell Terrace, Prudhoe, NE42 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 5DB, NE42 5AJ, NE42 5DQ, NE42 5AE, NE42 5HN, NE42 5HW, NE42 5HP, NE42 5AB, NE42 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE42 5DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.5% | 31% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 46.8% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 43.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 19.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 19.2% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 25.4% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 92.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 94.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwell Terrace was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% higher than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakwell Terrace has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 480th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oakwell Terrace, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2016-09-01 | £132,585 |
| 5 Oakwell Terrace, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2004-06-28 | £151,472 |
| 1 Oakwell Terrace, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2001-06-19 | £156,201 |
| 2 Oakwell Terrace, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2000-10-23 | £177,447 |
| 5 Oakwell Terrace, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1999-05-05 | £115,066 |
NE42 5DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | 1out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 5,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Ginevra | 50 Front Street, Prudhoe | 100 yd | |
| HIVE Cafe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 103 yd | |
| No 22 | 22 Front Street, Prudhoe | 111 yd | |
| Ziiza Lounge & Grill | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 191 yd | |
| Aramee | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wylam Inn | Front Street, Prudhoe | 103 yd | |
| Prudhoe & District United Services Club | Front Street, Prudhoe | 255 yd | |
| Prudhoe Snooker Club | 10 Front Street, Prudhoe | 255 yd | |
| Wor Local Micro Pub | 10 Front Street, Prudhoe | 255 yd | |
| Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club | South Road, Prudhoe | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tastys Food Limited | 42 Front Street, Prudhoe | 68 yd | |
| Dhillons Fish Inn | 51 Front Street, Prudhoe | 68 yd | |
| Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway | 41 Front Street, Prudhoe | 103 yd | |
| A & R Balls Fish & Chips | 39 Front Street, Prudhoe | 103 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Prudhoe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 100 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 8a Front Street, Prudhoe | 255 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Waterworld Front Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 261 yd |
| The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Adderlane Academy BROOMHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Prudhoe Football And Sports Centre Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 662 yd |
| Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD | 751 yd | |
| Highfield Middle School HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School (Closed) Broomhouse Road | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.