Low Close Prudhoe, Northumberland
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE42), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41300018.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £60,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 3).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; 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 (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Adderlane Surgery, about 320 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 104 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £115,000 | £100,000 | £130,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £76,000 | £76,000 | £76,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £63,500 | £63,500 | £63,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £36,000 | £36,000 | £36,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £38,400 | £11,800 | £65,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £43,500 | £42,000 | £45,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | FLAT 4, 12 NE42 5HZ | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 3 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2018 | 5 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2018 | 6 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2015 | 3 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £128,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 10 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2008 | FLAT 4, 12 NE42 5HZ | Flat or maisonette | £76,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Oct 2006 | 12 NE42 5HZ | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 6 Feb 2004 | 8 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £102,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 8 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £63,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2000 | 2 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £36,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1999 | 12 NE42 5HZ | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 26 Apr 1999 | 4 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £11,800 | |
| 27 Nov 1998 | 5 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1998 | 10 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 29 Apr 1996 | 10 NE42 5HZ | Semi-detached | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); Flat (4). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
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 A (78% of about 1,220 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 km (0.6 miles)
- West Wylam Ebenezer Methodist Church, Scales Crescent, West Wylam: up to 8 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Prudhoe Police Station, Prudhoe: up to 9 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- The Drill Hall, Swallwell Close, Prudhoe: up to 6 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Prudhoe Hospital Site (brownfield parcel): up to 220 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE42 5HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE42 5HS | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 68 m and 75 m above sea level (71 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE42 5HS | 100% | 98% | 100% | 0% |
| NE42 5HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Prudhoe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Wylam 111,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Stocksfield 52,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waterworld Prudhoe | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winlaton | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 12.8 km (7.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Adderlane Surgery | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prudhoe Dental Practice | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Prudhoe Hospital Team C | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police - Etal Lane Police Station | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Prudhoe Cashzone | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,060 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,650 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,710 m² | 240 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prudhoe Castle tower keep castle, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Castle tower keep castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Bradley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priestclose Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Carrsclose Dene | Valley | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Orchard Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Stanleyburn Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Knows Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Whirl Dub | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 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 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderlane Academy | Primary | 2–9 | 170 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prudhoe Community High School | Secondary | 13–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prudhoe West Academy | Primary | 2–9 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Highfield Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Prudhoe Castle First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local NE42 5ER | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Karbon Homes - The Manors NE42 5ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Spice Delight NE42 5ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Best Kebab NE42 5ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Five Star Chinese Takeaway NE42 5ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| My Little Kingdom Day Nursery NE42 5FW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Adderlane Academy NE42 5HX | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Prudhoe Family Hub NE42 5FT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| High Hopes Day Nursery NE42 5FT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway NE42 5DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| A & R Balls Fish & Chips NE42 5DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Prudhoe Waterworld NE42 5DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Asda Express Prudhoe - Front Street PFS NE42 5DH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Prudhoe Town Football Club NE42 5EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Spend and Save NE42 5DB | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Jul 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Biverfield Road (35); On or near West Wylam Drive (17); On or near Prince George Court (11); On or near Dene Street (9); On or near Broomhill Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
The Close · John Street · Dene Street · Biverfield Road · Prince George Court · Stonyflat Bank · Stonyflat Bank · West Wylam Drive · Front Street · Broomhill Road · The Parkside · Stancley Road
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.