Area Info for Embleton (Northumberland)

Embleton, Northumberland

Embleton is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated along the northeastern coast of the country, approximately 8 miles south of Alnwick and about 4 miles north of Beadnell. The village is known for its picturesque setting and proximity to the North Sea, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking coastal scenery and outdoor activities.

Geography and Landscape

Embleton features a mix of rural countryside and coastal landscapes. The area is characterised by rolling fields, traditional Northumbrian architecture, and a long stretch of sandy beach known as Embleton Bay. The bay is renowned for its natural beauty and is part of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Embleton are limited, the village and surrounding region have a rich history linked to Northumberland's broader historical context. The area has historically been associated with agriculture, fishing, and maritime activities. Nearby historical sites include Dunstanburgh Castle, a medieval fortress located a few miles from the village, which is a popular tourist attraction.

Local Attractions and Activities

Embleton is well known for its beautiful beach, which is ideal for walking, beachcombing, and water sports such as surfing. The village also offers access to walking and cycling routes that explore the Northumberland coast and countryside. Visitors often enjoy exploring the nearby ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and the scenic coastal paths.

Community and Amenities

The village has a few local amenities, including a pub, a village hall, and some small shops. It maintains a quiet, rural character, making it a peaceful retreat for visitors and residents alike. Accommodation options include holiday cottages and bed and breakfast establishments.

Transport

Embleton is accessible by road, with connections to larger towns and cities in Northumberland. The nearest railway station is in Alnwick, providing links to Newcastle and other major cities. The area is also served by local bus services.
Education
School
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England First School0.16 miles
Embleton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3XR
Ellingham Church of England Primary School3.56 miles
Ellingham, Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5ET
Longhoughton Church of England First School4.83 miles
Lacey Street, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3AJ
Seahouses Middle School5.42 miles
James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7YF
Seahouses First School5.54 miles
Main Street, North Sunderland, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7UE
Barndale House School6.50 miles
Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DQ
St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided First School6.53 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NU
St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Middle School6.53 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NU
St Michael's Church of England First School6.60 miles
Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DJ
Swansfield Park First School6.69 miles
The Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UL
Alnwick the Dukes Middle School6.75 miles
Hope House Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UN
Alnwick Lindisfarne Middle School6.95 miles
Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1AX
Hipsburnprimary School7.27 miles
Lesbury, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3PX
The Duchess's Community High School7.31 miles
Taylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DH
Shilbottle Primary9.10 miles
Shilbottle Grange, Shilbottle, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2XQ
St Mary's Church of England Middle School10.00 miles
Williams Way, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7NX
Health
Clinic
Alnwick Infirmary6.52 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
Thompson Opticians Ltd (Alnwick)6.55 miles
6 Clayport Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JU
The Bondgate Practice6.56 miles
Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Non Obstetric Ultrasound The Bondgate Practice6.56 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Harbottle Surgery21.47 miles
The Village Hall, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
Northgate Hospital Site21.92 miles
Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3BP
Aaron Optometrist - EYELID CLINIC22.05 miles
Bellway House, Woodhorn Road, Ashington,, NE63 0AE
Wansbeck22.08 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
Easterfield Court Site22.69 miles
Easterfield Court, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1JY
Morpeth NHS Centre22.69 miles
Dark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1JY
The Willows (Morpeth)23.01 miles
Gas House Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1SW
The Whalton Unit23.61 miles
South Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BT
Berwick Infirmary Site23.68 miles
Berwick Infirmary, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT
South Quay Neurological Care Centre25.84 miles
Cowpen Rd, Blyth, Northumberland,, NE24 5TT
Boots Anticoagulation Service (Northumberland)25.99 miles
21E Briardale Road, Cowpen, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5LB
Blyth Community Hospital26.14 miles
Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
GP
The Bondgate Practice - Embleton0.05 miles
Embleton Surgery, Westview, Embleton, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 3XZ
The Bondgate Practice - Longhoughton4.56 miles
Longhoughton Surgery, 4-6 Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 3JN
Seahouses Surgery Belford Medical Practice5.37 miles
James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7YN
The Bondgate Practice - Seahouses5.51 miles
Seahouses Health Centre, James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7XZ
Infirmary Drive Medical Group6.55 miles
The Consulting Rooms, Infirmary Drive, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 2NR
The Bondgate Practice - Alnwick6.56 miles
The Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Nothumberland, NE66 2NL
Belford Medical Practice9.87 miles
Croftfield, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7ER
Amble Health Centre11.76 miles
Percy Drive, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, Northd, NE65 0HD
Dr Lees & Partner14.16 miles
Felton Surgery, Middlle Farm, 51 Main Street, Felton, Northumberland, Northumberland, NE65 9PR
Broomhill Health Centre14.28 miles
Hadston Road, South Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9SF
The Rothbury Practice14.86 miles
Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8AD
Cheviot Medical Group15.17 miles
Cheviot Primary Care Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northumberland, Northumberland, NE71 6BL
Glendale Surgery15.17 miles
Cheviot Primary Care Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northd, NE71 6BL
The Rothbury Practice16.93 miles
3 Market Place, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7UW
Widdrington Surgery17.92 miles
Grange Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5LX
Wellway Medical Lynemouth20.04 miles
Albion Terrace, Lynemouth, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5TB
Hospital
Alnwick Infirmary6.52 miles
Infirmary Drive, South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
Rothbury Community Hospital17.13 miles
Whitton Bank Road, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RW
Wansbeck General Hospital22.08 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
St Georges Hospital (Morpeth)22.24 miles
St Georges Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU
Berwick Infirmary23.68 miles
Infirmary Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT
Blyth Community Hospital26.14 miles
Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
Cobalt Hospital33.23 miles
The Silverlink North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0BY
North Tyneside General Hospital33.43 miles
Rake Lane, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)34.07 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Freeman Hospital34.36 miles
Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DN
Sir G B Hunter Memorial Hospital35.03 miles
The Green, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7PB
Nuffield Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital35.41 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
Newcastle Dental Hospital35.78 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
The Royal Victoria Infirmary35.88 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital35.88 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Diabetes Centre36.28 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
Pharmacy
Boots5.68 miles
30-32 Mainstreet, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7RQ
Boots6.46 miles
50-52 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, NE66 1JD
Boots6.49 miles
10 Paikes Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1HX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.52 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
K-Chem Ltd9.06 miles
28 Grange Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XN
Ap Booth10.14 miles
22 West Street, Belford, NE70 7QE
Cromie Pharmacy11.65 miles
158 Percy Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0AG
Boots11.66 miles
37-39 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0BX
Boots14.25 miles
6 The Precinct, Hadston, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9YF
The Glendale Pharmacy15.06 miles
26 High Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BY
Boots16.88 miles
High Street, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7TB
Widdrington Pharmacy17.92 miles
Grange Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5LX
Lynemouth Pharmacy20.20 miles
5 West Market Street, Lynemouth, Morpeth, NE61 5TS
Rowlands Pharmacy21.97 miles
2-4 Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UN
Asda Stores Ltd21.97 miles
Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9UT
Central Pharmacy21.97 miles
Lintonville Medical Group, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9UT
Leisure
Park
NORTHUMBERLAND COAST0.30 miles
NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND2.97 miles
HOWICK HALL (Grade II Listed)3.99 miles
ALNWICK CASTLE (Grade I Listed)5.14 miles
NEWHAM BOG5.53 miles
FARNE ISLANDS8.23 miles
BELFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)9.97 miles
CHILLINGHAM (Grade II Listed)10.10 miles
LINDISFARNE11.77 miles
AMBLE DUNES12.09 miles
LINDISFARNE CASTLE (Grade II Listed)13.01 miles
DRURIDGE BAY14.21 miles
CRAGSIDE (Grade I Listed)15.85 miles
CRAGSIDE16.00 miles
WIDDRINGTON COMMUNITY PARK17.89 miles
ULGAM MEADOW18.79 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis MoodyS0.26 miles
Front Street, Embleton, NE66 3UH
Costcutter Seahouses5.60 miles
14 King Street, Seahouses, NE68 7XP
Londis AJK Thompson5.60 miles
King Street Garages, Seahouses, NE68 7XP
Co-op Seahouses5.65 miles
Seahouses, NE68 7RF
Co-op Alnwick6.47 miles
Bondgate Alnwick, NE66 1JD
Co-op Alnwick6.47 miles
Burnside, Longhoughton, NE66 3JQ
Iceland Alnwick6.47 miles
32/34 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TD
Morrisons Alnwick6.51 miles
Fenkle Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JE
Londis Penny Petroleum, Nr alnwick6.53 miles
Hedgeley Services, Powburn, Nr Alnwick, NE66 4HU
Lidl Alnwick6.59 miles
South Road, Alnwick, NE66 2QL
Co-op Alnwick6.79 miles
Victoria Road, NE66 1RF
Alnwick News Food & Wine6.81 miles
57 Upper Barrsdale, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DP
ALDI South Road6.85 miles
Alnwick, NE66 2PA
Sainsbury's Alnwick7.05 miles
Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 2JH
Co-op Alnwick7.07 miles
Petrol Alnwick, NE66 2HA
SPAR Rontec Alnwich7.33 miles
Alnwich Service Station, Cawledge Service Area, Northumberland, NE66 2GD
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport32.05 miles
Bus Stop
Greyfield (N)0.13 miles
Greyfield (S)0.14 miles
Memorial Hall (E)0.32 miles
Memorial Hall (SW)0.33 miles
North Farm (N)0.37 miles
North Farm (S)0.39 miles
Glebe Farm (N)0.41 miles
Glebe Farm (S)0.41 miles
Spitalford (N)0.79 miles
Spitalford (S)0.80 miles
Phone box (SW)0.99 miles
Phone box (E)0.99 miles
Crossroads (N)1.01 miles
Crossroads (S)1.02 miles
Newton Hall (W)1.24 miles
Newtonbarns (S)1.33 miles
Ferry Port
North Shields Ferry Terminal35.09 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal35.55 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal35.81 miles
Railway Station
Chathill Rail Station3.67 miles
Alnmouth Rail Station7.37 miles
Acklington Rail Station13.30 miles
Widdrington Rail Station17.86 miles
Pegswood Rail Station22.20 miles
Morpeth Rail Station23.35 miles
Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station23.89 miles
Cramlington Rail Station28.49 miles
Newcastle Airport Metro32.15 miles
Manors Rail Station36.41 miles
Newcastle Rail Station36.70 miles
Wylam Rail Station36.88 miles
Blaydon Rail Station36.98 miles
Metrocentre Rail Station37.37 miles
Prudhoe Rail Station37.92 miles
Dunston Rail Station37.96 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NE66 3X*)
Number of Properties in Catchment205
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
19, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£365,000
2025-06-02
detached
freehold
HIGH DALES COTTAGES (1)
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XF		£350,000
2024-10-25
terraced
freehold
29, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£320,000
2024-07-30
detached
freehold
12, WESTVIEW
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XZ		£382,500
2025-01-07
detached
freehold
HIGH DALES COTTAGES (2)
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XF		£318,840
2024-12-02
terraced
freehold
2, MERTON COTTAGES
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XL		£452,000
2024-08-14
semidetached
freehold
HIGH DALES COTTAGES (3)
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XF		£325,000
2024-10-25
terraced
freehold
HIGH DALES (BROOM)
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XF		£310,000
2024-07-18
terraced
freehold
WESTOE, STATION ROAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XJ		£420,000
2024-06-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-07-30   £388,000
7, SUNNYBRAE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3UU		£325,000
2024-05-10
terraced
freehold
35, GREYFIELD ESTATE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XU		£225,000
2024-03-28
semidetached
freehold
17, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£320,000
2024-02-20
detached
freehold
7, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£325,000
2024-02-09
detached
freehold
11, MANDELL PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FL		£482,000
2024-01-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-11-09   £450,000
EASTWELL COTTAGE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3UX		£250,000
2023-12-21
semidetached
freehold
8, MANDELL PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FL		£510,000
2023-12-12
detached
freehold
3, MANDELL PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FL		£170,000
2023-11-24
semidetached
freehold
27, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£320,000
2023-09-13
detached
freehold
5, CREIGHTON PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FA		£185,000
2023-09-07
semidetached
leasehold
10, MERTON COTTAGES
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XL		£340,000
2023-08-31
semidetached
freehold
12, CREIGHTON PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FA		£425,000
2023-07-13
detached
freehold
3, NORTH VILLAS
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XT		£270,000
2022-12-08
semidetached
freehold
31, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£430,000
2022-12-08
detached
freehold
4, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£316,000
2022-12-06
detached
freehold
POST OFFICE, 6, FRONT STREET
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3UH		£120,000
2022-10-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
33, CREIGHTON PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FA		£530,000
2022-09-23
detached
freehold
HILL COTTAGE, FRONT STREET
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3UH		£422,000
2022-07-29
detached
freehold
34, CREIGHTON PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FA		£515,500
2022-06-30
detached
freehold
28, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£335,000
2022-06-17
detached
freehold
HIGH DALES (WHIN)
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XF		£293,000
2022-05-31
terraced
freehold
28, GREYFIELD ESTATE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XU		£250,000
2021-12-03
semidetached
freehold
2A, FRONT STREET
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3UL		£255,001
2021-09-13
terraced
freehold
22, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£405,000
2021-09-10
detached
freehold
6, WESTVIEW
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XZ		£360,000
2021-09-03
detached
freehold
DUNSTANBURGH HOUSE, 6, FRONT STREET
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3UL		£85,000
2021-09-02
terraced
freehold
18, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£250,000
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
29, CREIGHTON PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FA		£430,000
2021-06-28
detached
leasehold
30, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£266,000
2021-05-28
detached
freehold
GREENCROFT
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XS		£265,000
2021-05-14
detached
freehold
1, MANDELL PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FL		£163,500
2021-05-04
semidetached
freehold
40, GREYFIELD ESTATE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XU		£265,000
2021-04-27
semidetached
freehold
HILL TOP COTTAGE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3UX		£430,000
2021-04-16
terraced
freehold
36, CREIGHTON PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FA		£405,000
2021-01-26
detached
freehold
1, CREIGHTON PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FA		£380,000
2020-12-18
detached
leasehold
GARDEN HOUSE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3UX		£626,000
2020-12-07
detached
freehold
15, CREIGHTON PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FA		£372,000
2020-10-30
detached
leasehold
14, MANDELL PLACE
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3FL		£390,000
2020-10-02
detached (New)
freehold
THE ORCHARDS, 15, WOODSTEAD
EMBLETON
ALNWICK
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE66 3XY		£342,500
2020-09-17
detached
freehold
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