Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE42 6EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	54.7%	5.4%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	50.7%	45.3%	-5.4%	49.0%	-3.7%

Partnership Status

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 6EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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	23.4%	20.7%	-2.7%	37.9%	-17.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.5%	63.6%	4.1%	44.2%	19.4%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	7.9%	7.4%	-0.5%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	7.9%	7.9%	0.0%	6.1%	1.8%

Health

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	40.2%	49.6%	9.4%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	36.4%	30.6%	-5.8%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	19.2%	15.5%	-3.7%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	3.5%	3.6%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.2%	15.8%	-8.4%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	5.8%	-4.1%	9.6%	-3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	15.4%	-2.9%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	8.3%	9.5%	1.2%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	17.8%	6.7%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	24.6%	35.3%	10.7%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.3%	99.6%	0.3%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	96.9%	96.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	96.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other Europe	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	64.7%	46.2%	18.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is Highfield Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Lane was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Highfield Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 296th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NE42 6EY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highfield Lane are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tynedale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE42 6EY

Average Price
£332,494

Semi-Detached
£265,745

Terraced
£418,364

Detached
£342,019

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Lane

Average Price
£356,810

Semi-Detached
£271,215

Terraced
£422,697

Detached
£366,382

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Bradley House Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-12-17	£359,800
Pendlecrag Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£292,500	2021-11-30	£351,257
Holmlea Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,500	2018-08-24	£239,373
Sunnymead Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2017-02-15	£303,056
Belmont House Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-11-18	£322,177

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE42 6EY

Employment

NE42 6EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in NE42 6EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	16
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	21 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR	3out of 4	188 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN	3out of 4	693 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX	1out of 4	1,220 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE	4out of 4	1,468 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ	3out of 4	500 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY	3out of 4	131 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE	3out of 4	1,560 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Garden Kitchen	Highfield Lane, Prudhoe	1 yd
Oli & Joes	South Road, Prudhoe	274 yd
Ziiza Lounge & Grill	59 Front Street, Prudhoe	483 yd
Aramee	59 Front Street, Prudhoe	483 yd
Gloria Restaurant	55a-55b Front Street, Prudhoe	483 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club	South Road, Prudhoe	274 yd
Prudhoe & Mickley Union Club	45 West Road, Prudhoe	277 yd
Dr Syntax	West Road, Prudhoe	326 yd
Prudhoe & District United Services Club	Front Street, Prudhoe	496 yd
Prudhoe Snooker Club	10 Front Street, Prudhoe	496 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lilium Garden	27 South Road, Prudhoe	274 yd
Thai on the Tyne	1 West Road, Prudhoe	335 yd
Dessert Royale	Front Street, Prudhoe	395 yd
New Lotus House	59 Front Street, Prudhoe	483 yd
Pizza Pizza	54 Front Street, Prudhoe	483 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative	Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe	360 yd
Heron Foods	8a Front Street, Prudhoe	496 yd
Asda Express Prudhoe	Front Street, Prudhoe	710 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close	health and fitness suite	123 yd
Highfield Middle School HIGHFIELD LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	182 yd
Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD		247 yd
Prudhoe Football And Sports Centre Moor Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	423 yd
Prudhoe Waterworld Front Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	857 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	12.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	12.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	12.5%

Speed Aviability

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	6.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	22.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE42 6EY