Broomhill Road is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 5HX 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 Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 5JA, NE42 5FH, NE42 5HS, NE42 5HR, NE42 5HY, NE42 5JF, NE42 5FP, NE42 5ER, NE42 5FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE42 5HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.7% | 35.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 46.4% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 52% | 46.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 35.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.6% | 17.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 18.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 27.1% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broomhill Road was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% lower than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broomhill Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 454th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-08-10 | £102,013 |
| 62 Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2021-05-25 | £132,823 |
| 63 Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-03-28 | £125,742 |
| 53 Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-03-02 | £125,723 |
| 86 Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2017-08-25 | £160,200 |
NE42 5HX 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 | 150 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | 1out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE | 4out of 4 | 1,963 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 | 966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 5,031 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 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 2,078 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIVE Cafe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 251 yd | |
| The Manors Cafe | Adderlane Road, West Wylam | 277 yd | |
| No 22 | 22 Front Street, Prudhoe | 360 yd | |
| Caffe Ginevra | 50 Front Street, Prudhoe | 383 yd | |
| Ziiza Lounge & Grill | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wylam Inn | Front Street, Prudhoe | 251 yd | |
| Prudhoe & District United Services Club | Front Street, Prudhoe | 466 yd | |
| Prudhoe Snooker Club | 10 Front Street, Prudhoe | 466 yd | |
| Wor Local Micro Pub | 10 Front Street, Prudhoe | 466 yd | |
| Prudhoe Town Football Club | Broomhouse Road, West Wylam | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway | 41 Front Street, Prudhoe | 251 yd | |
| A & R Balls Fish & Chips | 39 Front Street, Prudhoe | 251 yd | |
| Tastys Food Limited | 42 Front Street, Prudhoe | 356 yd | |
| Dhillons Fish Inn | 51 Front Street, Prudhoe | 356 yd | |
| Prudhoe Flame | 25 West Wylam Drive, West Wylam | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Prudhoe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 276 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 8a Front Street, Prudhoe | 466 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adderlane Academy BROOMHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Prudhoe Waterworld Front Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 280 yd |
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School (Closed) Broomhouse Road | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Kimberley Park KIMBERLY PARK KIMBERLY PARK BROOMHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Broomhouse Road Broomhouse Road | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Eastwoods Park Eastwoods Road | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Prudhoe Golf Club EASTWOOD PARK | golf | 917 yd |
| Prudhoe Football And Sports Centre Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,009 yd |
| Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD | 1,026 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 | 18.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.1% |
| 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 | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.