Area guide · Northumberland

Living in Prudhoe

A snapshot of life in Prudhoe, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Prudhoe is a village in Northumberland, North East with a population of 9,756. The average house price is £195,177 and the overall crime rate is 29.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Prudhoe ranks

Population

9,756

Avg House Price

£195,177

Crime Rate

29.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

377 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,702.5

Median Age

46.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Prudhoe's detached homes (£332,186) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£120,475).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Prudhoe prices have risen 9% over the last 9 years (£178,700 → £195,177).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£332,186	£310,000	35
Semi-Detached	£160,652	£158,750	58
Terraced	£167,118	£133,750	48
Flat	£120,475	£103,750	10

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Prudhoe is 29.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Prudhoe: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	4
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Adderlane Academy	Primary	Good
Highfield Middle School	Secondary	Good
Prudhoe Castle First School	Primary	Good
Prudhoe Community High School	Secondary	Good
Prudhoe West Academy	Primary	Good
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Prudhoe averages 377 Mbps — 277% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Prudhoe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	65.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,240

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,756
Median Age	46.1
Median Household Income	£28,702.5
Employment Rate	53.2%
Owner Occupied	61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Prudhoe?

The average house price in Prudhoe is £195,177 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Prudhoe?

The most affordable entry point in Prudhoe is a flat, with an average price of £120,475.

Is Prudhoe a safe place to live?

Prudhoe has a recorded crime rate of 29.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Prudhoe?

Prudhoe has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Prudhoe?

Average broadband download speeds in Prudhoe are around 377 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.4% of premises.

How big is Prudhoe?

Prudhoe is a settlement in Northumberland with a population of approximately 9,756.

Most compared with

How does Prudhoe stack up against its neighbours?

Annfield Plain

Prudhoe

House price: £98,964 · £195,177
Crime rate: 89.1 · 29
Distance: 8.3 mi

Backworth

Prudhoe

House price: £278,446 · £195,177
Crime rate: 81.9 · 29
Distance: 13.8 mi

Birtley

Prudhoe

House price: £184,121 · £195,177
Crime rate: 89.8 · 29
Distance: 11.9 mi

Blaydon

Prudhoe

House price: £172,401 · £195,177
Crime rate: 89.9 · 29
Distance: 5.5 mi

Burnopfield

Prudhoe

House price: £191,306 · £195,177
Crime rate: 89.4 · 29
Distance: 6.1 mi

Chester-le-Street

Prudhoe

House price: £184,121 · £195,177
Crime rate: 89.4 · 29
Distance: 13.1 mi

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