Area Info for Featherstone (Northumberland)

Featherstone, Northumberland

Featherstone is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated within the northeastern part of the country, known for its rural landscape and historical significance. The village is part of the larger administrative area of Northumberland, which is renowned for its scenic countryside, historic castles, and outdoor activities.

Geography and Location

Featherstone lies in a predominantly rural setting, characterised by open fields and agricultural land. Its proximity to other villages and towns in Northumberland makes it a peaceful and scenic area, ideal for those seeking a countryside environment. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby settlements.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Featherstone are limited, Northumberland as a whole has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The region is known for its medieval castles, historic sites, and traditional Northumbrian culture. Small villages like Featherstone often have roots in agricultural communities and may feature traditional architecture.

Community and Amenities

Featherstone is a small community with limited amenities within the village itself. Residents typically rely on nearby towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare. The area is popular among those interested in rural living, walking, and exploring the natural beauty of Northumberland.

Natural Environment

The natural environment around Featherstone is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and open countryside. The region offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching, making it attractive to outdoor enthusiasts.
Education
School
Haltwhistle Community Campus Upper School2.43 miles
Haltwhistle Community Campus, Park Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BA
Haltwhistle Community Campus Lower School2.47 miles
Woodhead Lane, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9DP
Greenhead Church of England Primary School3.14 miles
Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7HB
Gilsland CofE Primary School4.72 miles
Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7AA
Henshaw Church of England Voluntary Aided First School5.56 miles
Henshaw, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7EP
Whitfield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School6.03 miles
Whitfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 8JH
Hallbankgate Village School6.40 miles
Hallbankgate, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2NJ
Lanercost CofE Primary School7.79 miles
Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HL
Lees Hill CofE School9.12 miles
Lees Hill, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2BB
Samuel King's School9.22 miles
Church Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QU
Castle Carrock School9.30 miles
Castle Carrock, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9LU
Alston Primary School9.39 miles
Garrigill Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3UF
Brampton Primary School9.48 miles
Sawmill Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1BZ
Kirby Moor School9.75 miles
Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2AB
William Howard School9.79 miles
Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1AR
Haydon Bridge Community High School and Sports College9.95 miles
Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6LR
Health
Clinic
Haltwhistle Medical Group Hq2.40 miles
Greencroft Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AP
Ruth Lancaster James Hospital (Alston Maternity)9.26 miles
Church Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Orton Lea9.26 miles
Church Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Brampton Community Mental Health Team12.95 miles
Warwick Mill Business Park, Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, CA4 8RR
Specsavers Hearcare - South Of Tyne - Hexham15.83 miles
30 Fore Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1LZ
Hexham Primary Care Centre16.02 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Carlton Clinic16.05 miles
Cumwhinton Drive,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Carleton Clinic (Carlisle)16.05 miles
Cumwhinton Road,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
The Carleton Clinic16.05 miles
Cumwhinton Road,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Hadrian Unit16.05 miles
Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Rowanwood16.05 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Edenwood16.05 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Ruskin Unit16.05 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinotn Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Chesterholme Hospital16.41 miles
Anick Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JR
Spire Carlisle Clinic17.27 miles
London Road Community Clinic, Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2NS
Nwas 111 Service Carlisle17.27 miles
Capital Buildings, Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2NS
GP
Haltwhistle Medical Group2.40 miles
Greencroft Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AP
Alston Medical Practice9.26 miles
The Surgery, Cottage Hospital, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Brampton Medical Practice9.48 miles
4 Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NL
Haydon Bridge and Allendale Medical Practice10.06 miles
North Bank, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northd, NE47 6LA
Haydon Bridge and Allendale Medical Practice10.24 miles
The Health Centre, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9LG
Allendale Health Centre10.24 miles
Shilburn Road, Allendale, NE47 9LG
Alston Medical Practice12.20 miles
Overwater, Nenthead, Cumbria, CA9 3NT
Corby Hill Surgery part of Brampton Medical Practice12.86 miles
Beech House, Corby Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8PL
Wetheral Surgery14.01 miles
Yew Tree Cottage, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JD
Kirkoswald Surgery14.48 miles
Kirkoswald Surgery, Ravenghyll, Kirkoswald, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1DQ
Dr N K Keep & Partners - Wark14.85 miles
The Surgery, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3LS
Burn Brae Medical Group16.02 miles
Hexham Primary Care Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
The Sele Medical Practice16.06 miles
Hexham Primary Care Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Dr N K Keep & Partners - Humshaugh Surgery16.12 miles
The Surgery, 1 East Lea, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4BU
Court Thorn Surgery16.24 miles
Court Thorn, Low Hesket, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0HP
Bellingham Practice16.93 miles
Health Centre, Bellingham, Hexham, Northd, NE48 2HE
Hospital
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital2.43 miles
Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AJ
Brampton War Memorial Hospital9.18 miles
Tree Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1TX
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital9.26 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Hexham General Hospital16.02 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Cumberland Infirmary18.50 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Weardale Hospital23.18 miles
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2JR
Ferndene26.00 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Shotley Bridge Hospital26.40 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
Wigton Community Hospital27.89 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Dunston Hill Hospital33.20 miles
Dunston Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9QT
Diabetes Centre33.92 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
Rothbury Community Hospital34.20 miles
Whitton Bank Road, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RW
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)34.46 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Newcastle Dental Hospital34.77 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
The Royal Victoria Infirmary34.89 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital34.89 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Pharmacy
Boots2.50 miles
Eden House, Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AF
Alston Pharmacy9.11 miles
Front Street, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QP
H Jobson Chemist9.45 miles
Market Place, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA8 1RW
Walker A (Allendale) Ltd10.03 miles
The Pharmacy, 3 Shields Street, Allendale, NE47 9BP
Haydon Bridge Pharmacy10.12 miles
Ground Floor, 5 Church Street, Haydon Bridge,Hexham, NE47 6JG
Boots15.82 miles
1 Cattle Market, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1NJ
Boots15.83 miles
7 Fore Street, Hexham, NE46 1ND
Tesco Pharmacy15.91 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Tynedale Retail Park, Alemouth Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PJ
Lloydspharmacy16.02 miles
Hexham Gen Hospital Site, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Dalston Pharmacy Ltd16.20 miles
Arnside Hse,Sycamore Lane, Parklands Village, Carlisle, CA1 3SR
Tesco Instore Pharmacy16.28 miles
Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2SB
Dalston Pharmacy Ltd16.61 miles
7 Central Avenue, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3QB
Boots16.99 miles
6 Petteril Bank Road, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3AH
Parkside Pharmacy Limited17.00 miles
Front Street, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2AA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy17.30 miles
Fusehill Medical Centre, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HE
Lloydspharmacy17.49 miles
76 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DU
Leisure
Park
HADRIAN'S WALL PATH5.63 miles
GREENLEE LOUGH7.76 miles
MUCKLE MOSS8.04 miles
GOWK BANK8.24 miles
TALKIN TARN8.63 miles
SHAFTOE GREEN10.18 miles
KIELDER MIRES11.68 miles
WALTON MOSS12.24 miles
CORBY CASTLE (Grade I Listed)13.78 miles
ST ANDREW'S CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)14.87 miles
NUNWICK (Grade II Listed)14.88 miles
THE HEXHAM PARKS (Grade II Listed)15.62 miles
HESLEYSIDE (Grade II Listed)16.45 miles
KINGMOOR SOUTH18.38 miles
KINGMOOR SIDINGS18.51 miles
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)18.61 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Haltwhistle2.45 miles
Main Street, NE49 9AH
Sainsbury's Haltwhistle2.63 miles
Fair Hill, Haltwhistle, NE49 9DZ
SPAR Low Row5.87 miles
Low Row Service Station, Low Row, Cumbria, CA8 2JE
Co-op Brampton6.42 miles
Hallbankgate, CA8 2NJ
Co-op Alston9.12 miles
Alston, CA9 3HS
SPAR Alston9.19 miles
Townfoot Garage, Station Road, Cumbria, CA9 3HY
Co-op Brampton9.39 miles
Brampton, CA8 1RS
SPAR Market Place9.45 miles
28, Market Place, Cumbria, CA8 1RW
SPAR Brampton9.52 miles
Highland House, Main Street, Cumbria, CA8 1SB
Co-op Hexham10.05 miles
Allendale Co-op, NE47 9BD
Co-op Hexham10.12 miles
Haydon Bridge, NE47 6ET
SPAR Corby Hill 12.86 miles
Corby Hill Garage, Cumbria, CA4 8PL
Co-op Carlisle13.12 miles
Carlisle, Warwick Bridge, CA4 8SA
Co-op West Street15.37 miles
Hexham, NE46 3BH
ALDI Haugh Lane Industrial Est.15.75 miles
Hexham, NE46 3PU
Battle Hill Convenience Store15.77 miles
5 Newmans Way, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1BB
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport31.88 miles
Bus Stop
Village Hall (N)0.11 miles
Village Hall (S)0.12 miles
Watch Trees (S)0.36 miles
Watch Trees (N)0.36 miles
Hillhouse Close (N)0.56 miles
Hillhouse Close (S)0.56 miles
Bypass (S)0.64 miles
Bypass (N)0.65 miles
Woodhouses (E)0.74 miles
Woodhouses (W)0.74 miles
Lanehead (E)0.80 miles
Lanehead (W)0.81 miles
School (E)0.94 miles
School (W)0.95 miles
Vicarage (S)1.43 miles
Vicarage (N)1.43 miles
Ferry Port
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing16.31 miles
Leaplish Ferry Landing16.92 miles
Belvedere Ferry Landing17.21 miles
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing26.36 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing29.39 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing32.70 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing35.07 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing40.51 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing41.37 miles
Railway Station
Haltwhistle Rail Station2.30 miles
Bardon Mill Rail Station6.38 miles
Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station8.23 miles
Haydon Bridge Rail Station10.15 miles
Wetheral Rail Station13.89 miles
Armathwaite Rail Station14.22 miles
Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station15.49 miles
Hexham Rail Station16.08 miles
Carlisle Rail Station17.70 miles
Langwathby Rail Station18.25 miles
Corbridge Rail Station19.03 miles
Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station20.64 miles
Riding Mill Rail Station20.82 miles
Penrith North Lakes Rail Station21.90 miles
Gretna Green Rail Station22.96 miles
Stocksfield Rail Station22.99 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NE49 0J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment167
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
WEST VIEW
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£135,000
2025-03-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2003-12-23   £50,000
2, GARDEN VIEW
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£178,700
2022-06-17
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-08-16   £115,000
Sold 2013-05-24   £75,000
Sold 1998-07-13   £28,000
HAILWOOD HOUSE
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£172,950
2022-02-07
semidetached
freehold
WOODHOUSE BARNS
COANWOOD
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0NX		£30,000
2021-06-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
WOODHOUSE FARM COTTAGE
COANWOOD
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0NX		£197,500
2021-01-25
detached
freehold
CHERRY TREE COTTAGE
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£225,000
2020-10-02
detached
freehold
ASHLEIGH
COANWOOD
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0NX		£9,000
2020-09-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2007-05-11   £290,000
CROFT COTTAGE
COANWOOD
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0NX		£118,000
2019-07-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-10-05   £120,000
ROWFOOT HOUSE
ROWFOOT
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JE		£165,000
2018-08-10
terraced
freehold
HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE
ROWFOOT
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JE		£175,000
2017-11-13
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-09-30   £167,000
Sold 1997-08-22   £59,950
Sold 1996-03-22   £55,000
LABURNUM HOUSE
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£175,000
2015-10-21
semidetached
freehold
WALLACE ARMS
FEATHERSTONE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JF		£120,000
2015-10-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2001-09-07   £140,000
Sold 2000-09-11   £140,000
RISE COTTAGE
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£120,000
2015-07-17
terraced
freehold
Sold 2011-06-23   £124,000
Sold 2006-11-03   £135,000
Sold 2002-12-06   £58,000
VIOLET COTTAGE
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£75,000
2015-06-26
terraced
freehold
Sold 1997-07-02   £22,000
BETHANY
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£120,000
2014-10-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2005-07-21   £89,000
BRIERHYDE
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£145,000
2014-08-20
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-12-05   £35,000
1, BELLISTER CLOSE
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0HA		£250,000
2007-09-28
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-09-27   £75,000
RISING SIDE
ROWFOOT
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JE		£148,000
2007-03-16
detached
freehold
1, GARDEN VIEW
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JB		£118,000
2004-12-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 1998-09-16   £47,000
THE FORGE
ROWFOOT
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JE		£149,950
2003-10-30
terraced
freehold
Sold 2001-10-25   £121,000
SEIVE HOLLOW
COANWOOD
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0PA		£199,950
2003-04-22
detached
freehold
MELROSE HOUSE
ROWFOOT
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JE		£68,000
1998-09-25
detached
freehold
2, BELLISTER CLOSE
PARK VILLAGE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0HA		£73,000
1996-03-04
detached
freehold
KEEPERS COTTAGE
FEATHERSTONE
HALTWHISTLE
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE49 0JG		£90,000
1995-04-06
detached
freehold
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