Rowan Grove is in Prudhoe and in Tynedale district. NE42 6PP 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 Rowan Grove, Prudhoe, NE42 6PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE42 6PW, NE42 6QB, NE42 6PZ, NE42 6PU, NE42 6QD, NE42 6QJ, NE42 6PN, NE42 6PY, NE42 6QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE42 6PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 6PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 25% | 30.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 57.3% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 46.9% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 17.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 24% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 32.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.7% 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% | 99.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 99.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Grove was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% lower than the Prudhoe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowan Grove has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Prudhoe North and the 47th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Rowan Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-11-05 | £231,794 |
| 13 Rowan Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-04 | £221,436 |
| 9 Rowan Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-14 | £171,613 |
| 13 Rowan Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-04 | £166,077 |
| 17 Rowan Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-09-24 | £210,583 |
NE42 6PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mickley First School Mickley , West Road NE43 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 892 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 | 5,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Products Ltd | Prudhoe | 325 yd | |
| Tyne Riverside Country Park Visitor Centre | Station Road, Prudhoe | 667 yd | |
| Garden Kitchen | Highfield Lane, Prudhoe | 895 yd | |
| The Field Kitchen | West Road, Mickley | 1,005 yd | |
| Oli & Joes | South Road, Prudhoe | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House Inn | West Road, Prudhoe | 302 yd | |
| Adam & Eve Public House | Station Road, Prudhoe | 667 yd | |
| Dr Syntax | West Road, Prudhoe | 806 yd | |
| Prudhoe & Mickley Union Club | 45 West Road, Prudhoe | 817 yd | |
| Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club | South Road, Prudhoe | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai on the Tyne | 1 West Road, Prudhoe | 962 yd | |
| Lilium Garden | 27 South Road, Prudhoe | 1,033 yd | |
| Dessert Royale | Front Street, Prudhoe | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD | 687 yd | |
| Highfield Middle School HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Ovingham Church Of England First School | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Ovingham Middle School | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Mickley Football Ground Riding Dene | grass pitches | 959 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 | 62.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 24.3% |
| 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.