Drawback Close Prudhoe, Northumberland
9 addresses across 1 postcode (NE42), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41301252.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £273,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Prudhoe, about 1.6 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 710 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 137 to 142 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Riversdale Surgery, about 460 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £273,000 | £273,000 | £273,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £241,000 | £241,000 | £241,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £149,250 | £149,250 | £149,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 8 NE42 5BD | Semi-detached | £273,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2023 | 1 NE42 5BD | Semi-detached | £247,500 | |
| 13 Sep 2022 | 4 NE42 5BD | Semi-detached | £241,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2021 | 6 NE42 5BD | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2010 | 1 NE42 5BD | Semi-detached | £149,250 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 126 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Prudhoe Police Station, Prudhoe: up to 9 homes, permissioned (470 m)
- The Drill Hall, Swallwell Close, Prudhoe: up to 6 homes, permissioned (590 m)
- Prudhoe Hospital Site (brownfield parcel): up to 220 homes, permissioned (610 m)
- West Wylam Ebenezer Methodist Church, Scales Crescent, West Wylam: up to 8 homes, permissioned (730 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 137 m and 142 m above sea level (139 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE42 5BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Prudhoe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km |
| Wylam 111,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km | |
| Stocksfield 52,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 30 within 800 m; nearest Homedale Drawback | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winlaton | 7.5 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 13.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Riversdale Surgery | 460 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 450 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Prudhoe Dental Practice | 620 m |
| Hospital | Prudhoe Hospital Team C | 870 m |
| Police station | Whickham Police Station | 11.5 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Prudhoe Cashzone | 540 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,060 m² | 710 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 420 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Highfield Park 3.9 ha | 720 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Redwell Court Allotments 4,700 m² | 200 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prudhoe Castle tower keep castle, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Castle tower keep castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km north-west |
| Ditched enclosure S of North View, Coalburns | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km south-east |
| Bradley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nanny's Nursery | Wood | 650 m south-west |
| Knows Wood | Wood | 790 m west |
| Priestclose Wood | Wood | 820 m east |
| Carrsclose Dene | Valley | 1.0 km north |
| Orchard Hill | Hill | 1.1 km north-west |
| Whirl Dub | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Community High School | Secondary | 13–19 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 700 m | No published inspection |
| Prudhoe West Academy | Primary | 2–9 | 810 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Adderlane Academy | Primary | 2–9 | 820 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prudhoe Castle First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ovingham Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | 2.0 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie's Grocery Store Limited NE42 5LB | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Prudhoe Community High School NE42 5LJ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Redbrick House Residential Care Home NE42 5AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Asda Express Prudhoe - Front Street PFS NE42 5DH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd NE42 5DD | Retailers - other | 450 m | Exempt | |
| Spend and Save NE42 5DB | Retailers - other | 450 m | 4 Good | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Burger and Spice NE42 5DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Dhillons Fish Inn NE42 5DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Tasty's NE42 5DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Caffe Ginevra NE42 5DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway NE42 5DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| A & R Balls Fish & Chips NE42 5DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Prudhoe Waterworld NE42 5DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| No 22 NE42 5HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Threadgolds NE42 5HN | Retailers - other | 480 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Orchard Close (15); On or near Cheviot View (15); On or near Tarset Drive (6); On or near Redwell Road (5); On or near Park Avenue (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 30% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NE42 5BD: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Drawback Close · Homedale · Homedale Terrace · Oaktree Terrace · Drawback · Homedale · Orchard Close · Phoebe Grange Cottages · Park Avenue · Park Lane · Redwell Court · British Legion Houses
All the streets in NE42 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.