High Close is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 5DZ 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 High Close, Prudhoe, NE42 5DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 5EE, NE42 5EQ, NE42 5DY, NE42 5EB, NE42 5EA, NE42 5EF, NE42 5ED, NE42 5EG, NE42 5DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE42 5DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 50.6% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 42.4% | 49.4% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 24% | 37.2% | 13.2% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 37.7% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 12.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 9.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 32.4% | 37.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 42.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 15.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around NE42 5DZ this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 30.8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 23.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.6% | 98.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Close was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% higher than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 426th highest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 High Close, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2022-02-18 | £189,393 |
| 4 High Close, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-06-06 | £127,043 |
| 4 High Close, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2011-12-14 | £107,869 |
| 5 High Close, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2007-03-23 | £153,772 |
| 4 High Close, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2003-03-14 | £145,619 |
NE42 5DZ 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.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderlane First School Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderlane Academy Adderlane Academy , NE42 5HX | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West First School West Road , NE42 6HR | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Thorp Comprehensive School Main Road , NE40 3AH | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School Broomhouse Road , NE42 5EJ | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 2,834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Golf Club | Eastwoods Road, West Wylam | 276 yd | |
| Prudhoe Youth Club FC Pavilion | Eastwoods Road, West Wylam | 276 yd | |
| The Chip & Run | Eastwoods Road, West Wylam | 276 yd | |
| The Manors Cafe | Adderlane Road, West Wylam | 379 yd | |
| HIVE Cafe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Town Football Club | Broomhouse Road, West Wylam | 264 yd | |
| Falcon Inn | Eastwoods Road, West Wylam | 285 yd | |
| West Wylam Inn | Front Street, Prudhoe | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Flame | 25 West Wylam Drive, West Wylam | 318 yd | |
| Spice Delight | 13-15 West Wylam Drive, West Wylam | 318 yd | |
| Five Star Chinese Takeaway | 29 West Wylam Drive, West Wylam | 318 yd | |
| Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway | 41 Front Street, Prudhoe | 811 yd | |
| A & R Balls Fish & Chips | 39 Front Street, Prudhoe | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Prudhoe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastwoods Park Eastwoods Road | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Prudhoe Golf Club EASTWOOD PARK | golf | 277 yd |
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School (Closed) Broomhouse Road | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Broomhouse Road Broomhouse Road | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Kimberley Park KIMBERLY PARK KIMBERLY PARK BROOMHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Adderlane Academy BROOMHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Prudhoe Waterworld Front Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 658 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% |
| Median download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.