Castle Road is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 6NE 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 Castle Road, Prudhoe, NE42 6NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 6NB, NE42 6NT, NE42 6PS, NE42 6PT, NE42 6NG, NE42 6ND, NE42 6PF, NE42 6PN, NE42 6PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE42 6NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 55.3% | 54.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 44.7% | 45.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 37.8% | 41.2% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 40.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 39.6% | 38% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 42.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 16.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 19.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 22% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 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% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 300th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2025-01-10 | £121,803 |
| 100 Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-09-18 | £152,640 |
| 46 Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-06-27 | £90,868 |
| 94 Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-09-16 | £149,469 |
| 70 Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-08-26 | £176,943 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderlane Academy Broomhill Road , NE42 5HX | 1out of 4 | 1,611 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 | 1,254 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 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowden Hall School Newton , Stocksfield NE43 7TP | - not rated | 5,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 383 yd | |
| Horizon Products Ltd | Prudhoe | 591 yd | |
| Garden Kitchen | Highfield Lane, Prudhoe | 753 yd | |
| Oli & Joes | South Road, Prudhoe | 776 yd | |
| Ziiza Lounge & Grill | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam & Eve Public House | Station Road, Prudhoe | 383 yd | |
| Dr Syntax | West Road, Prudhoe | 522 yd | |
| Halfway House Inn | West Road, Prudhoe | 538 yd | |
| Prudhoe & Mickley Union Club | 45 West Road, Prudhoe | 555 yd | |
| Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club | South Road, Prudhoe | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai on the Tyne | 1 West Road, Prudhoe | 669 yd | |
| Dessert Royale | Front Street, Prudhoe | 726 yd | |
| Lilium Garden | 27 South Road, Prudhoe | 776 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 59 Front Street, Prudhoe | 962 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 54 Front Street, Prudhoe | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Oakfield Terrace, Prudhoe | 838 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 8a Front Street, Prudhoe | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD | 507 yd | |
| The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Highfield Middle School HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Ovingham Church Of England First School | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Ovingham Middle School | grass pitches | 892 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 | 32.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 1.7% |
| 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 | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.