Beech Grove South is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 6HX 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 Beech Grove South, Prudhoe, NE42 6HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 6HU, NE42 6HZ, NE42 6PA, NE42 6JA, NE42 6HY, NE42 6RH, NE42 6HS, NE42 6PF, NE42 6QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE42 6HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 37% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 43% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 47.1% | 42.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 16.4% | 14.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 6.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 14.9% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 28.9% | 16.5% | 16.9% | 12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 25.9% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.5% | 95.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Grove South was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% lower than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beech Grove South has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 390th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Beech Grove South, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-04-03 | £115,396 |
| 19 Beech Grove South, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,250 | 2024-08-30 | £182,454 |
| 8 Beech Grove South, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-06-16 | £100,233 |
| 14 Beech Grove South, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-02-25 | £122,064 |
| 15 Beech Grove South, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-08-19 | £153,862 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | 1out of 4 | 1,573 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 | 916 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 | 456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,157 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 | 450 yd | |
| Oli & Joes | South Road, Prudhoe | 610 yd | |
| Horizon Products Ltd | Prudhoe | 758 yd | |
| Tyne Riverside Country Park Visitor Centre | Station Road, Prudhoe | 800 yd | |
| Ziiza Lounge & Grill | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House Inn | West Road, Prudhoe | 267 yd | |
| Prudhoe & Mickley Union Club | 45 West Road, Prudhoe | 416 yd | |
| Dr Syntax | West Road, Prudhoe | 422 yd | |
| Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club | South Road, Prudhoe | 610 yd | |
| Adam & Eve Public House | Station Road, Prudhoe | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai on the Tyne | 1 West Road, Prudhoe | 566 yd | |
| Lilium Garden | 27 South Road, Prudhoe | 610 yd | |
| Dessert Royale | Front Street, Prudhoe | 644 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 840 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 54 Front Street, Prudhoe | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe | 699 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 8a Front Street, Prudhoe | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD | 259 yd | |
| Highfield Middle School HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 359 yd |
| The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close | health and fitness suite | 477 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.