Area Info for North Sunderland (Northumberland)

Overview of North Sunderland

North Sunderland is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, in the northeastern part of England. It is situated near the coast, close to the town of Seahouses, which is a popular tourist destination known for its harbour and access to the Farne Islands.

Geography and Location

The village lies along the North Sea coast and is part of the civil parish of North Sunderland. Its proximity to the sea has historically influenced its economy and culture, with fishing and maritime activities playing significant roles.

History

North Sunderland has a history rooted in maritime industries, particularly fishing and boatbuilding. Over the years, it has maintained its traditional character while also becoming a hub for tourism, especially for visitors exploring the nearby natural attractions.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

Visitors to North Sunderland often explore the nearby Seahouses harbour, take boat trips to the Farne Islands to see puffins, seals, and other wildlife, and enjoy coastal walks along the scenic beaches. The area is also known for its local pubs, shops, and seafood restaurants.

Transport

The village is accessible by road, with connections to larger towns and cities in Northumberland. The nearest railway station is in Alnwick, and local bus services connect North Sunderland to surrounding areas.

Community and Local Events

North Sunderland hosts various community events throughout the year, including local markets, festivals, and maritime celebrations, which reflect its rich maritime heritage and vibrant local culture.
Education
School
Seahouses Middle School0.47 miles
James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7YF
Seahouses First School0.48 miles
Main Street, North Sunderland, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7UE
Ellingham Church of England Primary School4.16 miles
Ellingham, Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5ET
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England First School5.43 miles
Embleton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3XR
St Mary's Church of England Middle School6.43 miles
Williams Way, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7NX
Belford First School6.59 miles
West Street, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7QD
Holy Island Church of England First School8.46 miles
Lewins Lane, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2SQ
Longhoughton Church of England First School10.12 miles
Lacey Street, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3AJ
Barndale House School11.12 miles
Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DQ
St Michael's Church of England First School11.21 miles
Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DJ
St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided First School11.34 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NU
St Paul's RC Voluntary Aided Middle School11.34 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NU
Swansfield Park First School11.42 miles
The Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UL
Alnwick the Dukes Middle School11.48 miles
Hope House Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UN
Alnwick Lindisfarne Middle School11.74 miles
Lindisfarne Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1AX
The Duchess's Community High School12.11 miles
Taylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DH
Health
Clinic
Thompson Opticians Ltd (Alnwick)11.23 miles
6 Clayport Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JU
Alnwick Infirmary11.32 miles
South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
The Bondgate Practice11.38 miles
Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Non Obstetric Ultrasound The Bondgate Practice11.38 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NL
Berwick Infirmary Site18.95 miles
Berwick Infirmary, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT
Harbottle Surgery23.68 miles
The Village Hall, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7DG
Northgate Hospital Site26.94 miles
Northgate Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3BP
Aaron Optometrist - EYELID CLINIC27.32 miles
Bellway House, Woodhorn Road, Ashington,, NE63 0AE
Wansbeck27.36 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
Easterfield Court Site27.78 miles
Easterfield Court, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1JY
Morpeth NHS Centre27.78 miles
Dark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1JY
The Willows (Morpeth)28.11 miles
Gas House Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1SW
The Whalton Unit28.69 miles
South Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BT
South Quay Neurological Care Centre31.13 miles
Cowpen Rd, Blyth, Northumberland,, NE24 5TT
Boots Anticoagulation Service (Northumberland)31.28 miles
21E Briardale Road, Cowpen, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5LB
Blyth Community Hospital31.43 miles
Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
GP
Seahouses Surgery Belford Medical Practice0.65 miles
James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7YN
The Bondgate Practice - Seahouses0.73 miles
Seahouses Health Centre, James Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7XZ
The Bondgate Practice - Embleton5.33 miles
Embleton Surgery, Westview, Embleton, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 3XZ
Belford Medical Practice6.26 miles
Croftfield, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7ER
The Bondgate Practice - Longhoughton9.86 miles
Longhoughton Surgery, 4-6 Portal Place, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 3JN
Infirmary Drive Medical Group11.35 miles
The Consulting Rooms, Infirmary Drive, Alnwick, Northd, NE66 2NR
The Bondgate Practice - Alnwick11.38 miles
The Bondgate Surgery, Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Nothumberland, NE66 2NL
Cheviot Medical Group13.73 miles
Cheviot Primary Care Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northumberland, Northumberland, NE71 6BL
Glendale Surgery13.73 miles
Cheviot Primary Care Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, Northd, NE71 6BL
Amble Health Centre17.05 miles
Percy Drive, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, Northd, NE65 0HD
Union Brae & Norham Practice - Union Brae Surgery18.82 miles
Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2HB
Dr J M Watson & Partners18.94 miles
Well Close Square, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LL
The Albury Partnership19.01 miles
Albury House, 17-19 Tweed Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, Northumberland, TD15 1NG
Dr Lees & Partner19.10 miles
Felton Surgery, Middlle Farm, 51 Main Street, Felton, Northumberland, Northumberland, NE65 9PR
The Rothbury Practice19.35 miles
Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8AD
Broomhill Health Centre19.55 miles
Hadston Road, South Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9SF
Hospital
Alnwick Infirmary11.32 miles
Infirmary Drive, South Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
Berwick Infirmary18.95 miles
Infirmary Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT
Rothbury Community Hospital20.80 miles
Whitton Bank Road, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7RW
St Georges Hospital (Morpeth)27.34 miles
St Georges Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU
Wansbeck General Hospital27.36 miles
Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ
Blyth Community Hospital31.43 miles
Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX
Cobalt Hospital38.52 miles
The Silverlink North, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0BY
North Tyneside General Hospital38.73 miles
Rake Lane, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)39.25 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Freeman Hospital39.59 miles
Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DN
Sir G B Hunter Memorial Hospital40.30 miles
The Green, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7PB
Nuffield Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital40.62 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
Newcastle Dental Hospital40.97 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
The Royal Victoria Infirmary41.08 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital41.08 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Diabetes Centre41.45 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
Pharmacy
Boots0.81 miles
30-32 Mainstreet, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7RQ
Ap Booth6.49 miles
22 West Street, Belford, NE70 7QE
Boots11.15 miles
50-52 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, NE66 1JD
Boots11.17 miles
10 Paikes Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1HX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy11.32 miles
Infirmary Close, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS
The Glendale Pharmacy13.62 miles
26 High Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BY
K-Chem Ltd14.04 miles
28 Grange Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XN
Cromie Pharmacy16.95 miles
158 Percy Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0AG
Boots16.96 miles
37-39 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0BX
Boots18.77 miles
60-68 Marygate, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1BN
Lloydspharmacy18.82 miles
Union Brae Surgery, Tweedmouth, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 2HB
Tesco Instore Pharmacy18.89 miles
Tweedside Trading Estate, Ord Road, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 2XB
Castlegate Pharmacy18.93 miles
15 Castlegate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1JS
Lloydspharmacy18.94 miles
4 Well Close Square, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1LL
Boots19.51 miles
6 The Precinct, Hadston, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9YF
Boots20.54 miles
High Street, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7TB
Leisure
Park
NEWHAM BOG2.69 miles
FARNE ISLANDS3.17 miles
NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND3.63 miles
NORTHUMBERLAND COAST5.02 miles
BELFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)6.21 miles
LINDISFARNE6.94 miles
LINDISFARNE CASTLE (Grade II Listed)7.93 miles
CHILLINGHAM (Grade II Listed)9.27 miles
HOWICK HALL (Grade II Listed)9.27 miles
ALNWICK CASTLE (Grade I Listed)10.34 miles
AMBLE DUNES17.39 miles
SPITTAL17.78 miles
DRURIDGE BAY19.49 miles
CRAGSIDE (Grade I Listed)19.72 miles
CRAGSIDE19.87 miles
TILLMOUTH PARK (Grade II* Listed)21.67 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Seahouses0.77 miles
14 King Street, Seahouses, NE68 7XP
Londis AJK Thompson0.77 miles
King Street Garages, Seahouses, NE68 7XP
Co-op Seahouses0.78 miles
Seahouses, NE68 7RF
Londis MoodyS5.52 miles
Front Street, Embleton, NE66 3UH
Co-op Belford6.44 miles
Belford, NE70 7QE
Co-op Alnwick11.16 miles
Bondgate Alnwick, NE66 1JD
Co-op Alnwick11.16 miles
Burnside, Longhoughton, NE66 3JQ
Morrisons Alnwick11.18 miles
Fenkle Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JE
Iceland Alnwick11.18 miles
32/34 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TD
Londis Penny Petroleum, Nr alnwick11.23 miles
Hedgeley Services, Powburn, Nr Alnwick, NE66 4HU
Alnwick News Food & Wine11.36 miles
57 Upper Barrsdale, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1DP
Lidl Alnwick11.40 miles
South Road, Alnwick, NE66 2QL
Co-op Alnwick11.59 miles
Victoria Road, NE66 1RF
ALDI South Road11.71 miles
Alnwick, NE66 2PA
Sainsbury's Alnwick11.92 miles
Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 2JH
Co-op Alnwick11.95 miles
Petrol Alnwick, NE66 2HA
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport37.12 miles
Bus Stop
Broad Road (N)0.19 miles
Broad Road (S)0.19 miles
St Paul's Church (E)0.28 miles
St Paul's Church (W)0.31 miles
Schools (E)0.51 miles
Schools (W)0.56 miles
Castle Drive (S)0.67 miles
Castle Drive (N)0.67 miles
Post Office (SE)0.77 miles
Post Office (NW)0.77 miles
St Aidan's (NW)0.82 miles
St Aidan's (SE)0.82 miles
King Street (NW)0.83 miles
King Street (SE)0.85 miles
Seafield Road (NW)0.85 miles
Memorial (S)0.85 miles
Ferry Port
North Shields Ferry Terminal40.39 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal40.85 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal41.10 miles
Railway Station
Chathill Rail Station2.94 miles
Alnmouth Rail Station12.60 miles
Acklington Rail Station18.46 miles
Berwick-upon-Tweed Rail Station19.17 miles
Widdrington Rail Station23.09 miles
Pegswood Rail Station27.38 miles
Morpeth Rail Station28.45 miles
Cramlington Rail Station33.72 miles
Newcastle Airport Metro37.21 miles
Manors Rail Station41.63 miles
Wylam Rail Station41.78 miles
Newcastle Rail Station41.90 miles
Blaydon Rail Station42.06 miles
Metrocentre Rail Station42.51 miles
Prudhoe Rail Station42.72 miles
Dunston Rail Station43.13 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NE68 7T*)
Number of Properties in Catchment278
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
CLASHOPE
SHORESTON
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7SX		£844,220
2024-10-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-06-26   £567,500
12, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£226,750
2023-11-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-02-25   £101,500
4, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£313,500
2023-08-21
detached
freehold
6, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£470,000
2023-06-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-05-18   £275,000
Sold 2000-04-10   £122,000
SHORESTON HALL
SHORESTON
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7SX		£2,350,000
2022-11-21
detached
freehold
10, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£405,000
2022-09-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-03-12   £235,000
Sold 2011-11-23   £249,950
211, MAIN STREET
NORTH SUNDERLAND
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7TY		£450,000
2022-03-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-04-26   £130,000
11, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£310,000
2021-05-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-06-01   £247,000
WEST HOUSE
SHORESTON
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7SX		£482,500
2020-11-06
semidetached
freehold
17, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£272,500
2020-03-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-12-13   £265,000
Sold 2010-07-27   £259,950
Sold 2007-10-26   £270,000
Sold 1998-11-04   £38,000
22, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£310,000
2018-12-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-03-27   £260,000
Sold 2002-10-02   £169,950
16, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£245,000
2016-03-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-06-15   £115,000
209, MAIN STREET
NORTH SUNDERLAND
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7TY		£245,000
2015-09-08
detached
freehold
215, MAIN STREET
NORTH SUNDERLAND
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7TY		£235,000
2015-05-20
detached
freehold
32, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£297,000
2015-04-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-07-21   £273,000
7, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£215,000
2014-09-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-08-15   £195,000
34, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£350,000
2014-09-10
detached
freehold
8, ISLESTONE DRIVE

SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£335,000
2013-10-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-03-05   £100,000
SHORESTON HOUSE
SHORESTON
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7SX		£567,000
2013-02-28
detached
freehold
MID COTE
SHORESTON
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7SX		£200,000
2010-06-24
detached
freehold
14, ISLESTONE DRIVE
SEAHOUSES
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£249,950
2009-01-14
detached
freehold
2, ISLESTONE DRIVE
SEAHOUSES
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£250,000
2008-07-22
detached
freehold
19, ISLESTONE DRIVE
SEAHOUSES
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£300,000
2007-05-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-11-12   £190,000
5, ISLESTONE DRIVE
SEAHOUSES
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£270,000
2006-12-21
detached
freehold
20, ISLESTONE DRIVE
SEAHOUSES
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£300,000
2004-09-03
detached
freehold
SOUTH COTTAGE
SHORESTON
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7SX		£150,000
2002-05-03
detached
freehold
WESTFIELD FARM COTTAGE
SEAHOUSES
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7UR		£58,250
2001-10-12
semidetached
freehold
213, MAIN STREET
NORTH SUNDERLAND
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7TY		£63,000
2000-10-25
semidetached
freehold
NORTH COTTAGE
SHORESTON
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7SX		£140,000
1999-03-29
detached
freehold
15, ISLESTONE DRIVE
SEAHOUSES
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£95,000
1998-09-30
detached
freehold
36, ISLESTONE DRIVE
SEAHOUSES
SEAHOUSES
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE68 7XB		£109,500
1998-08-17
detached
freehold
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