NE42 postcode: what it's like to live there
The NE42 district covers Prudhoe, Wylam, Crawcrook and Greenside. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in NE42
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from NE42 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Newcastle: 50 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in NE42
- Adderlane Academy · NE42 5HX · Standards maintained (2025)
- Ovingham Church of England First School · NE42 6DE · Good (2023)
- Prudhoe Castle First School · NE42 6PN · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Prudhoe West Academy · NE42 6HR · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area
- St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe · NE42 6EY · Good (2023) · Top 7% in England
Secondary schools in NE42
- Prudhoe Community High School · NE42 5LJ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 46% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in NE42
- High Hopes Day Nursery LTD · NE42 5FT · Good (Ofsted)
- My Little Kingdom · NE42 5FW · Good (Ofsted)
- Stomping Grounds at Dukes Hagg · NE42 5NX
- Ovingham & District Under 5s · NE42 6DE · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in NE42
- Prudhoe Medical Group · NE42 5PW
- Riversdale Surgery · NE42 5DQ
- The Adderlane Surgery · NE42 5HR
Neighbourhoods in NE42
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of NE42 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe | 81% | £165k | Low | 10 min |
| Wylam & Ovingham | 17% | £275k | Very low | 14 min |
Questions
Where is the NE42 postcode?
NE42 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Prudhoe, Wylam, Crawcrook and Greenside, with 368 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in NE42?
The typical home price across NE42's neighbourhoods is £165k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in NE42?
5 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a NE42 postcode.
How long is the commute from NE42?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Newcastle 50 minutes.