Area Info for Prudhoe (Northumberland)

Prudhoe, Northumberland

Prudhoe is a small town located in Northumberland, England. It is situated near the River Tyne and is approximately 10 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. The town has a rich history that dates back to medieval times, with evidence of settlement and development over the centuries.

History and Heritage

Historically, Prudhoe was a centre for coal mining and quarrying, which contributed significantly to its growth during the Industrial Revolution. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "Prud's hill," indicating its origins as a settlement on a hilltop. The Prudhoe Castle, a Norman fortress built in the 11th century, is a notable historical landmark in the area, reflecting its medieval past.

Geography and Environment

Prudhoe is characterised by its rural surroundings, with open fields and woodland areas nearby. The town benefits from its proximity to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering scenic landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Community and Amenities

The town has a range of local amenities including shops, schools, and community centres. Prudhoe also hosts various events and activities throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community among residents.

Transport

Prudhoe is well-connected by road and rail. The town has a railway station providing services to Newcastle and other nearby towns. Major roads such as the A695 run through the area, facilitating easy access to larger urban centres.

Economy

While historically reliant on coal mining and quarrying, the local economy has diversified. Today, residents work in various sectors including retail, education, healthcare, and light industry. The town's proximity to larger cities also allows for commuting opportunities.
Education
School
Prudhoe Community High School0.00 miles
Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5LJ
Highfield Middle School0.26 miles
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School0.26 miles
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY
Prudhoe West First School0.42 miles
West Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6HR
Adderlane First School0.61 miles
Broomhill Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HX
Prudhoe Castle First School0.67 miles
Castle Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PH
Ovingham Church of England First School1.13 miles
Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE
Ovingham Middle School1.13 miles
West Road, Ovingham, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6DE
Mickley First School1.35 miles
Mickley, West Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7BG
Wylam First School2.10 miles
Bell Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EH
Broomley First School2.39 miles
Main Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NN
Greenside Primary School2.61 miles
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4AX
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School2.65 miles
Rosedale Road, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4UN
Emmaville Primary School2.68 miles
Main Street, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4ND
Chopwell Primary School2.88 miles
Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HS
Ryton Community Infant School3.21 miles
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AF
Health
Clinic
Prudhoe Hospital Site0.56 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Chopwell Childrens Centre2.92 miles
Chopwell Primary School, Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7HS
Ryton Clinic3.68 miles
Grange Road,, NE40 3LT
Oakfields Medical Centre3.84 miles
Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7SB
Non Obstetric Ultrasound Throckley Primary Care4.49 miles
Tillmouth Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 9PA
Briarwood5.39 miles
Whitmore Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4AN
Ambulance Headquarters5.59 miles
Benicia House, Goldcrest Way, Newborn Riverside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 8NY
Cedars Medical Group5.59 miles
Cedar Crescent, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE16 6HU
Stanhope Neurological Care Centre5.68 miles
Corbridge Rd, Mesomsley, Consett,, DH8 6QY
Queens Road Surgery - Hearingcare Clinic6.14 miles
Queens Road, Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0BW
Queens Road Surgery - EYELID Clinic6.14 miles
Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett,, DH8 0BW
Qe At Blaydon Pcc6.16 miles
Blaydon Primary Care Centre, Shibdon Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 5NW
Matrix Health Services (Blaydon Primary Care Centre)6.16 miles
Shibdon Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 5NW
Blaydon Primary Care Centre6.16 miles
Shibdon Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 5NW
Blaydon Primary Care Centre6.16 miles
Shibdon Road,, NE21 5NW
Intelligent Prescribing Solutions6.17 miles
22 Clockburnsyde Close, Fellside Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE16 5UT
GP
Prudhoe Medical Group0.46 miles
Prudhoe Medical Group, Kepwell Bank Top, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PW
Riversdale Surgery0.47 miles
Oaklands Medical Centre, Oaklands Medical Centre, Front Street, Prudhoe, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DQ
Dr S C Haywood0.55 miles
16a Adderlane Road, West Wylam, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HR
Riversdale Surgery1.77 miles
51 Woodcroft Road, 51 Woodcroft Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8DH
Branch End Surgery1.93 miles
Branch End Surgery, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7LL
White Medical Group (Wylam)2.02 miles
Jackson Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EL
Crawcrook Medical Centre2.63 miles
Pattinson Drive, Crawcook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4US
Dr Chapman & Partners2.75 miles
Greenside Community Centre, Greenside Road, Greenside, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4AA
Dr M S Hassan2.88 miles
Primary Healthcare Centre, South Road, Chopwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE17 7BU
Drs Dawson and Imlah3.24 miles
High Spen Branch Surgery, Bute Road South, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AP
Grange Road Medical Practice3.68 miles
Grange Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3LT
Dr S M Hilton 3.83 miles
7 Elvaston Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3NT
Oakfields Health Centre3.84 miles
Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7SB
Dr Grainger & Partners4.49 miles
Throckley Primary Care, Tillmouth Park Road, Throckley, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9PA
Dr Scott & Partners4.76 miles
Newburn Surgery, ,4 Newburn Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8LX
Drs Dawson and Imlah4.97 miles
The Medical Centre,, The Grove, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 1PW
Hospital
Ferndene0.56 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Shotley Bridge Hospital5.97 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
Dunston Hill Hospital7.64 miles
Dunston Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9QT
Diabetes Centre8.37 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
Newcastle Dental Hospital9.26 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)9.28 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
The Royal Victoria Infirmary9.37 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital9.37 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Bensham Hospital9.39 miles
Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4YL
Hexham General Hospital9.73 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Nuffield Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital10.02 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
Freeman Hospital10.74 miles
Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DN
Queen Elizabeth Hospital10.79 miles
Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6SX
Spire Washington Hospital12.73 miles
Picktree Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9JZ
Sir G B Hunter Memorial Hospital13.00 miles
The Green, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7PB
Chester Le Street Hospital13.13 miles
Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT
Pharmacy
Boots0.41 miles
77 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PU
Boots0.42 miles
48 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DD
Wylam Pharmacy1.86 miles
Main Street, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8AB
Boots1.97 miles
1 Alexandra Terrace, Stocksfield, NE43 7LA
Vantage Chemist2.63 miles
Pattinson Drive, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4US
Lloydspharmacy2.64 miles
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, NE40 4AX
Furness G H Ltd2.87 miles
13 Derwent Street, Chopwell, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HU
Boots3.76 miles
2 Dean Terrace, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 3HQ
Boots3.83 miles
6 Elvaston Road, Ryton, NE40 3NT
Throckley Chemists4.49 miles
Throckley P/Care Centre, Tillmouth Park Road, Throckley, NE15 9PA
Newburn Pharmacy4.76 miles
1 Newburn Road, Newburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8LX
R W Wilson4.91 miles
50 Front Street, Winlaton, NE21 6AD
Boots4.97 miles
34 Station Road, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 1PZ
Boots5.00 miles
16 Front Street, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4RE
Boots5.56 miles
9-10 The Precinct, Wesley Court, Blaydon-on-tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 5BT
Burnopfield Pharmacy5.59 miles
Cedar Crescent, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6HU
Leisure
Park
PRIESTCLOSE WOOD0.74 miles
CASTLEFIELDS WOOD0.80 miles
TYNE RIVERSIDE1.34 miles
WYLAM HAUGHS1.62 miles
BRADLEY PARK (Grade II Listed)1.75 miles
CLARA VALE2.71 miles
HEDDON COMMON3.32 miles
TYNE GREEN4.14 miles
RYTON WILLOWS4.19 miles
WALBOTTLE DENE4.94 miles
WALBOTTLE BRICKWORKS5.06 miles
THROCKLEY & WALBOTTLE DENE5.07 miles
SHIBDON DENE5.46 miles
GIBSIDE (Grade I Listed)5.62 miles
DERWENT WALK5.86 miles
WAVERLEY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT5.93 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Prudhoe0.39 miles
Prudhoe, NE42 5HF
Co-op Prudhoe0.42 miles
Petrol Prudhoe, NE42 5DH
Nisa Local0.62 miles
Biverfield Rd, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5ER
Londis The Village Store1.11 miles
Main Road, Ovingham, NE42 8AA
SPAR Wylam1.77 miles
2, South View, Northumberland, NE41 8AN
SPAR Stocksfield1.97 miles
Branch End Service Station, Main Road, Northumberland, NE43 7LA
Co-op Ryton2.43 miles
Petrol Crawcrook, NE40 4NW
Co-op Ryton2.60 miles
Crawcrook, NE40 4TX
SPAR Greenside2.77 miles
Spar Store, Lead Road, Tyne And\ Wear, NE40 4SW
Co-op Newcastle Upon Tyne2.87 miles
Chopwell, NE17 7HS
Londis, Tay Street2.99 miles
15 Tay Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7DG
Chopwell Convenience Store3.12 miles
2 The Green, Chopwell Newcastle upon Tyne NE17 7ER
Sainsbury's Ryton Local3.64 miles
Lane Head, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 3NA
SPAR Heddon3.66 miles
Heddon Service Station, Northumberland, NE15 0BG
Co-op Ryton3.81 miles
Parsons Drive, Ryton, NE40 3RA
Highfield Superstore4.18 miles
Co Op Buildings, Smailes Lane, Highfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE39 2LS
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport7.97 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport34.94 miles
Bus Stop
Prudhoe High School (N)0.11 miles
Park Lane (E)0.15 miles
Park Lane (W)0.15 miles
Redwell Road junction (W)0.23 miles
South Road Hillcrest (NW)0.23 miles
Redwell Road junction (E)0.23 miles
South Road Hillcrest (SE)0.23 miles
Moor Road (SE)0.24 miles
Moor Road (NW)0.24 miles
Homedale (E)0.26 miles
Homedale (W)0.26 miles
Redwell Road (W)0.31 miles
Redwell Road (E)0.32 miles
South Road (S)0.37 miles
South Road (N)0.37 miles
Doctor Syntax (W)0.40 miles
Ferry Port
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal16.14 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal16.47 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal16.57 miles
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing29.01 miles
Belvedere Ferry Landing30.24 miles
Leaplish Ferry Landing31.32 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side35.68 miles
Transporter Bridge South Side35.71 miles
Railway Station
Prudhoe Rail Station0.90 miles
Wylam Rail Station2.00 miles
Stocksfield Rail Station2.66 miles
Riding Mill Rail Station4.79 miles
Blaydon Rail Station5.55 miles
Corbridge Rail Station6.67 miles
Metrocentre Rail Station7.37 miles
Newcastle Airport Metro7.87 miles
Dunston Rail Station8.31 miles
Newcastle Rail Station9.33 miles
Hexham Rail Station9.74 miles
Manors Rail Station9.85 miles
Heworth Rail Station11.73 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station12.90 miles
Cramlington Rail Station13.56 miles
Brockley Whins Rail Station15.47 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NE42 5L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment371
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
35, SIMONSIDE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6LL		£125,000
2025-06-13
terraced
freehold
22, CASTLE CLOSE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6NF		£97,000
2025-06-06
semidetached
freehold
2, RIVER VIEW
OVINGHAM
PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6AH		£168,000
2025-06-05
terraced
freehold
7, KEPWELL ROAD

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6PB		£160,000
2025-05-21
semidetached
freehold
8, ERRINGTON PLACE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6LS		£125,000
2025-05-09
terraced
freehold
8, APPLETREE DRIVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5QJ		£310,000
2025-05-06
detached
freehold
19, EDGEWELL GRANGE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6RH		£225,000
2025-04-17
detached
leasehold
15, BEECH GROVE SOUTH

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6HX		£110,000
2025-04-03
terraced
freehold
3, LEABURN TERRACE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6JA		£128,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
17, CASTLE CLOSE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6NF		£125,000
2025-03-10
semidetached
freehold
29, EDGEWELL GRANGE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6RH		£262,550
2024-09-24
detached
freehold
32, CHEYNE ROAD

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6PG		£160,000
2024-08-21
semidetached
leasehold
45, WESTERN AVENUE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6NX		£165,000
2024-08-19
semidetached
freehold
27, OVINGTON VIEW

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6RG		£300,000
2025-03-11
detached
freehold
11, TYNE VIEW TERRACE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5PX		£155,000
2025-03-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
14, SPETCHELLS

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5QD		£145,000
2025-02-19
semidetached
leasehold
2, CRANBROOK DRIVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6QF		£162,000
2025-02-17
semidetached
freehold
24, OLD ELTRINGHAM COURT

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6QJ		£105,000
2025-02-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
19, WESTERN AVENUE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6NU		£165,000
2025-02-13
semidetached
freehold
1, RIVER VIEW
OVINGHAM
PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6AH		£165,000
2025-02-05
terraced
freehold
16, LINNHEADS

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6LG		£155,000
2025-02-04
terraced
freehold
2, TULIP STREET

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6JF		£99,000
2025-01-29
terraced
freehold
17, PERCY LONNEN

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5QU		£239,000
2024-08-15
detached
leasehold
17, CASTLE VIEW

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6NG		£130,000
2025-01-16
semidetached
freehold
68, CASTLE ROAD

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6NE		£112,500
2025-01-10
semidetached
freehold
BRADLEY HOUSE, HIGHFIELD LANE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6EY		£345,000
2024-12-17
detached
freehold
4, BEECH GROVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6HU		£110,000
2024-12-16
terraced
freehold
13, MILTON GROVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6JL		£127,400
2024-12-16
semidetached
freehold
3, TYNE GARDENS
OVINGHAM
PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6AR		£90,063
2024-12-13
semidetached
freehold
61, WESTERN AVENUE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6PA		£150,000
2024-12-12
semidetached
freehold
VILLA ROSA, THE LANE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5JU		£227,500
2024-12-06
detached
freehold
3, PERCY LONNEN

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5QU		£222,000
2024-11-28
detached
freehold
36, ROWAN GROVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6PP		£215,000
2024-11-05
detached
leasehold
38, MILTON GROVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6JL		£102,500
2024-09-16
semidetached
freehold
20, LIME GROVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6PR		£222,500
2024-07-29
semidetached
leasehold
30, HOLLY GROVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6PS		£125,000
2024-05-31
semidetached
leasehold
4, JOHN WESLEY COURT

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5QB		£141,000
2024-04-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, GREENER COURT

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6RN		£349,000
2024-11-15
detached
freehold
12, CASTLE CLOSE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6NF		£85,000
2024-10-21
semidetached
freehold
9, CASTLE ROAD

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6ND		£135,000
2024-10-17
semidetached
freehold
11, CRANLEIGH GROVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5QA		£160,000
2024-10-07
detached
freehold
1, THE TERRACE
OVINGHAM
PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6AJ		£500,000
2024-09-06
terraced
freehold
21, PROSPECT TERRACE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6JD		£162,000
2024-09-05
terraced
freehold
19, BEECH GROVE SOUTH

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6HX		£166,250
2024-08-30
semidetached
freehold
4, HIGH SHAW

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6LD		£140,000
2024-08-20
terraced
freehold
2, DUCKETS DEAN

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5QL		£290,000
2024-08-16
detached
freehold
12, OVINGTON VIEW

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6RG		£302,500
2024-08-15
semidetached
leasehold
1, LIME GROVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6PR		£220,000
2024-08-13
semidetached
leasehold
2, THE FORD

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 5QH		£185,000
2024-08-02
semidetached
freehold
27, DENE GROVE

PRUDHOE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE42 6NB		£130,000
2024-07-23
semidetached
freehold
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