Bells Lonnen is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 5FR is located in the Prudhoe North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bells Lonnen, Prudhoe, NE42 5FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 5FS, NE42 6HG, NE42 5FQ, NE42 5QS, NE42 5FN, NE42 5FB, NE42 5FP, NE42 5FD, NE42 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE42 5FR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47.6% | 49% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE42 5FR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.8% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.3% | 59.5% | -11.8% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.5% | 59.9% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 29% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5FR this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5.8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 45.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 96.9% | 97.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bells Lonnen was 187.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.0% higher than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bells Lonnen has the 2nd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 150th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 133.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Bells Lonnen, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £251,996 | 2025-05-30 | £266,876 |
| 30 Bells Lonnen, Prudhoe, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-01-30 | £361,167 |
| 26 Bells Lonnen, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-29 | £255,445 |
| 32 Bells Lonnen, Prudhoe, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-10-28 | £351,089 |
| 14 Bells Lonnen, Prudhoe, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-08-12 | £367,391 |
NE42 5FR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE42 5FR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NE42 5FR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | 1out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE | 4out of 4 | 1,803 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 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 5,100 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 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,921 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manors Cafe | Adderlane Road, West Wylam | 546 yd | |
| HIVE Cafe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 556 yd | |
| No 22 | 22 Front Street, Prudhoe | 575 yd | |
| Caffe Ginevra | 50 Front Street, Prudhoe | 605 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | Princess Way, Prudhoe | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wylam Inn | Front Street, Prudhoe | 556 yd | |
| Prudhoe & District United Services Club | Front Street, Prudhoe | 593 yd | |
| Prudhoe Snooker Club | 10 Front Street, Prudhoe | 593 yd | |
| Wor Local Micro Pub | 10 Front Street, Prudhoe | 593 yd | |
| Prudhoe Town Football Club | Broomhouse Road, West Wylam | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Deli | 16 Dukes Court, Low Prudhoe | 409 yd | |
| Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway | 41 Front Street, Prudhoe | 556 yd | |
| A & R Balls Fish & Chips | 39 Front Street, Prudhoe | 556 yd | |
| Tastys Food Limited | 42 Front Street, Prudhoe | 597 yd | |
| Dhillons Fish Inn | 51 Front Street, Prudhoe | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Prudhoe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 592 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 8a Front Street, Prudhoe | 593 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adderlane Academy BROOMHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Prudhoe Waterworld Front Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| Kimberley Park KIMBERLY PARK KIMBERLY PARK BROOMHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School (Closed) Broomhouse Road | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Broomhouse Road Broomhouse Road | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Eastwoods Park Eastwoods Road | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.