Lime Grove, Prudhoe, NE42 6PR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE42 6PR 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%

Partnership Status

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 6PR 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Lime Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime 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.

Lime 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NE42 6PR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lime Grove are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tynedale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lime Grove, Prudhoe, NE42 6PR

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE42 6PR

Average Price
£250,906

Semi-Detached
£244,213

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£297,606

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£211,200

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lime Grove

Average Price
£250,728

Semi-Detached
£244,168

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£312,663

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£189,557

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lime GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Lime Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-08-13	£241,442
20 Lime Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£222,500	2024-07-29	£246,347
11 Lime Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£214,000	2023-07-07	£242,907
2 Lime Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£202,000	2023-02-17	£227,908
9 Lime Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-09-24	£253,938

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE42 6PR

Employment

NE42 6PR 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN	3out of 4	259 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ovingham Church of England First School Ovingham , NE42 6DE	4out of 4	563 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR	3out of 4	814 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY	3out of 4	969 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mickley First School Mickley , West Road NE43 7BG	3out of 4	1,725 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ	3out of 4	1,437 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE	3out of 4	632 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY	3out of 4	979 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mowden Hall School Newton , Stocksfield NE43 7TP	- not rated	5,182 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Horizon Products Ltd	Prudhoe	307 yd
Tyne Riverside Country Park Visitor Centre	Station Road, Prudhoe	427 yd
Garden Kitchen	Highfield Lane, Prudhoe	950 yd
Oli & Joes	South Road, Prudhoe	1,025 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Adam & Eve Public House	Station Road, Prudhoe	427 yd
Halfway House Inn	West Road, Prudhoe	497 yd
Dr Syntax	West Road, Prudhoe	777 yd
Prudhoe & Mickley Union Club	45 West Road, Prudhoe	802 yd
White Swan	Main Road, Ovingham	830 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thai on the Tyne	1 West Road, Prudhoe	931 yd
Dessert Royale	Front Street, Prudhoe	994 yd
Lilium Garden	27 South Road, Prudhoe	1,025 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ovingham Church Of England First School	grass pitches	642 yd
Ovingham Middle School	grass pitches	692 yd
Prudhoe West First School WEST ROAD		712 yd
Highfield Middle School HIGHFIELD LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	886 yd
The Buzz Factory (Closed) Swalwell Close	health and fitness suite	938 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	25.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	8.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	77.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	177.44 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	177.44 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.98 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE42 6PR