Dene Grove is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 6NB 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 Dene Grove, Prudhoe, NE42 6NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 6NE, NE42 6NT, NE42 6PF, NE42 6NG, NE42 6ND, NE42 6PS, NE42 6NF, NE42 6PE, NE42 6PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE42 6NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE42 6NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 44.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 35% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 34.1% | 38.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 17.2% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 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.
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 23.5% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 20.6% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96.3% | 97.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dene Grove was 130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.5% higher than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dene Grove has the 7th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 243rd highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dene Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-08-28 | £152,406 |
| 27 Dene Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-07-23 | £143,933 |
| 21 Dene Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2024-02-29 | £113,954 |
| 17 Dene Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,010 | 2022-12-16 | £145,337 |
| 17 Dene Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-12-17 | £102,949 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | 1out of 4 | 1,528 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 | 1,171 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 | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Riverside Country Park Visitor Centre | Station Road, Prudhoe | 450 yd | |
| Garden Kitchen | Highfield Lane, Prudhoe | 670 yd | |
| Horizon Products Ltd | Prudhoe | 671 yd | |
| Oli & Joes | South Road, Prudhoe | 685 yd | |
| Ziiza Lounge & Grill | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Syntax | West Road, Prudhoe | 431 yd | |
| Adam & Eve Public House | Station Road, Prudhoe | 450 yd | |
| Prudhoe & Mickley Union Club | 45 West Road, Prudhoe | 465 yd | |
| Halfway House Inn | West Road, Prudhoe | 534 yd | |
| Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club | South Road, Prudhoe | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai on the Tyne | 1 West Road, Prudhoe | 578 yd | |
| Dessert Royale | Front Street, Prudhoe | 636 yd | |
| Lilium Garden | 27 South Road, Prudhoe | 685 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 872 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 54 Front Street, Prudhoe | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe | 747 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 8a Front Street, Prudhoe | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD | 425 yd | |
| The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Highfield Middle School HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Ovingham Church Of England First School | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Ovingham Middle School | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Prudhoe Football And Sports Centre Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,091 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 | 9.1% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.