River View is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 6HS is located in the Prudhoe North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about River View, Prudhoe, NE42 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 6PF, NE42 6PA, NE42 6PB, NE42 6HX, NE42 6HU, NE42 6PE, NE42 6NX, NE42 6HZ, NE42 6HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE42 6HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 29.7% | 36% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 31.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 20.3% | 15.2% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.7% | 30.5% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -17.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 38.6% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 24% | 21% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 6HS this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 28.1% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 13.8% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 21.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 96.9% | 97.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.2% | 97.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River View was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
River View has the 8th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 321st lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 River View, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2024-05-10 | £70,991 |
| 22 River View, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2024-03-28 | £132,835 |
| 31 River View, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-01-26 | £115,148 |
| 14 River View, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-04-17 | £74,362 |
| 22 River View, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2023-03-17 | £135,119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | 1out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 905 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 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Kitchen | Highfield Lane, Prudhoe | 408 yd | |
| Oli & Joes | South Road, Prudhoe | 499 yd | |
| Ziiza Lounge & Grill | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 720 yd | |
| Aramee | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 720 yd | |
| Gloria Restaurant | 55a-55b Front Street, Prudhoe | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Syntax | West Road, Prudhoe | 278 yd | |
| Prudhoe & Mickley Union Club | 45 West Road, Prudhoe | 284 yd | |
| Halfway House Inn | West Road, Prudhoe | 420 yd | |
| Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club | South Road, Prudhoe | 499 yd | |
| Prudhoe & District United Services Club | Front Street, Prudhoe | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai on the Tyne | 1 West Road, Prudhoe | 431 yd | |
| Lilium Garden | 27 South Road, Prudhoe | 499 yd | |
| Dessert Royale | Front Street, Prudhoe | 507 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 720 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 54 Front Street, Prudhoe | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe | 581 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 8a Front Street, Prudhoe | 688 yd | |
| Asda Express Prudhoe | Front Street, Prudhoe | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD | 166 yd | |
| Highfield Middle School HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Prudhoe Football And Sports Centre Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 819 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.