Median sold price in NE42, last 5 years
£174,000
Strong sample. Based on 927 sales · Latest sale in data: 25 Feb 2026.
Built from 249 matched postcode rows within the postcode area NE42, with best-fit area context in Northumberland.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE42 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
NE42 currently groups 249 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Northumberland. Aggregate median sold price reads at £174,000 across 927 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 70.6% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 97.7% and 5G reaches 13.3% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 13 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 249 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 25 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 70.6%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 13 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 249Live postcode rows grouped under NE42
- Median sold price in NE42, last 5 years £174,000Based on 927 sales · Latest sale in data: 25 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area NorthumberlandUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 13 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
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Median sold price in NE42, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 927 sales · Latest sale in data: 25 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 70.6%Gigabit availability is 70.6%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.5%. 4G strong-coverage share is 97.7%, with 5G at 13.3% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Northumberland in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
13 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 13 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
3,148 mapped stopsNorthumberland currently links 3,148 mapped transport stops, including 64 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside NE42.
Local business
Score 100/100Northumberland currently links 1,927 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 637 food and drink, 356 nightlife, 320 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with NE42 5FX, Northumberland and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
NE42 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
637 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (257), fast food (242), restaurant (138).
Amenity group
Nightlife
356 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (336), bar (20).
Amenity group
Grocery
320 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (170), supermarket (75), butcher (34).
Amenity group
Personal services
242 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (175), beauty (67).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
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NE42 5FX
NE42 5FX, Northumberland
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NE42 5FY
NE42 5FY, Northumberland
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NE42 5LE
NE42 5LE, Northumberland
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NE42 6QJ
NE42 6QJ, Northumberland
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NE42 5ET
NE42 5ET, Northumberland
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NE42 5FR
NE42 5FR, Northumberland
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NE42 6HS
NE42 6HS, Northumberland
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NE42 6PA
NE42 6PA, Northumberland
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NE42 6QF
NE42 6QF, Northumberland
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NE42 5BZ
NE42 5BZ, Northumberland
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Adderlane Academy
Primary option in NE42 5HX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ovingham Church of England First School
Primary option in NE42 6DE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Prudhoe Castle First School
Primary option in NE42 6PN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NE42 5FX before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE42.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE42 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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