Hillcrest is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 5LF 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 Hillcrest, Prudhoe, NE42 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 5LU, NE42 5LY, NE42 5JX, NE42 5PQ, NE42 5LD, NE42 5JZ, NE42 5LE, NE42 5LA, NE42 5LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE42 5LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 28.3% | 27.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 51.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 53.7% | 46% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.6% | 16.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 17.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 29.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.8% | 96.8% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.4% | 95.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% higher than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillcrest has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 457th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Hillcrest, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-19 | £163,050 |
| 60 Hillcrest, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-06-28 | £186,911 |
| 42 Hillcrest, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-27 | £174,101 |
| 50 Hillcrest, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-06-16 | £165,090 |
| 49 Hillcrest, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-10-01 | £147,774 |
NE42 5LF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | 1out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE | 4out of 4 | 1,685 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 | 412 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oli & Joes | South Road, Prudhoe | 217 yd | |
| Ziiza Lounge & Grill | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 253 yd | |
| Aramee | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 253 yd | |
| Gloria Restaurant | 55a-55b Front Street, Prudhoe | 253 yd | |
| Caffe Ginevra | 50 Front Street, Prudhoe | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club | South Road, Prudhoe | 217 yd | |
| Prudhoe & District United Services Club | Front Street, Prudhoe | 308 yd | |
| Prudhoe Snooker Club | 10 Front Street, Prudhoe | 308 yd | |
| Wor Local Micro Pub | 10 Front Street, Prudhoe | 308 yd | |
| Prudhoe & Mickley Union Club | 45 West Road, Prudhoe | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilium Garden | 27 South Road, Prudhoe | 217 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 253 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 54 Front Street, Prudhoe | 253 yd | |
| Tastys Food Limited | 42 Front Street, Prudhoe | 306 yd | |
| Dhillons Fish Inn | 51 Front Street, Prudhoe | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe | 217 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 8a Front Street, Prudhoe | 308 yd | |
| Asda Express Prudhoe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 413 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Prudhoe Football And Sports Centre Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 403 yd |
| Highfield Middle School HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD | 500 yd | |
| Prudhoe Waterworld Front Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Adderlane Academy BROOMHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 871 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 | 96.2% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.