Town Pop. 8,583

Living in Prudhoe: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Prudhoe comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 60/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the NE17 postcode district. Against the wider NE17 district average of 43/100, that is 16 points above. Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the NE17 district's 47/100. For the surrounding area, see NE17 postcode district.

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Prudhoe scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NE17 7AA NE17 9AH NE17 NE42 NE43

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 241 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 124 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 64 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Shoplifting 54 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 38 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 132 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oakfield Terrace 44 crimes
  2. 2 Biverfield Road 43 crimes
  3. 3 B6395 38 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
60
9 schools in area · 11 within 4km
9Good
  • Adderlane AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Highfield Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Mickley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ovingham Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ovingham Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Prudhoe Castle First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Prudhoe Community High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Prudhoe West AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, PrudhoePrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary8.3 mi
Hexham General Hospital8.8 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,512 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 263 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.2%Student4.6%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary34.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership62%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Prudhoe 0.7 mi
Wylam 1.7 mi
Stocksfield 2.9 mi
J65 A1(M) 11.8 mi
J65 A1(M) 12.3 mi
J1 A194(M) 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 54
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £165,000 74
Detached £307,500 14
Semi-detached £167,500 31
Terraced £150,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£115k £189k £266k £341k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ovingham 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wylam 60 1.6 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Northumberland) 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Crawcrook and Greenside 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Heddon-on-the-Wall 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chopwell 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ryton 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Mill 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Prudhoe a nice place to live?

Prudhoe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Prudhoe is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Prudhoe?

Prudhoe has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 653 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Prudhoe?

Among the top-rated schools in Prudhoe are Adderlane Academy, Highfield Middle School and Mickley First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Prudhoe in total.

What are house prices like in Prudhoe?

The current median house price in Prudhoe is £165,000, around 42% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £307,500, semi-detached £167,500, terraced £150,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%. There were 74 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Prudhoe in context

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Postcode districts in Prudhoe

NE17 43 ⇄
NE42 52 ⇄
NE43 47 ⇄

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