Area Info for Wall (Northumberland)

WALL, Northumberland, UK

Wall is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated near the border with Scotland, approximately 10 miles northwest of Hexham. The village is known for its historical significance and proximity to the Roman Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Historical Significance

The village of Wall is closely associated with Hadrian's Wall, a defensive fortification built by the Romans during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. The wall was constructed to protect the Roman province of Britannia from northern tribes and served as a symbol of Roman strength and engineering prowess.

The village itself grew around the Roman fortifications and has preserved many historical features related to this period. The remains of the Roman Wall and associated structures can be visited nearby, making it a site of archaeological interest.

Local Attractions

One of the main attractions in Wall is the Roman Army Museum, which offers insights into Roman military life and the history of Hadrian's Wall. Visitors can explore exhibits, reconstructed Roman buildings, and learn about the history of the Roman occupation in Britain.

The village also features traditional English countryside scenery, with walking trails and scenic views of the surrounding Northumberland landscape.

Community and Amenities

Wall is a small, close-knit community with limited amenities. It primarily serves as a historical and tourist destination, attracting visitors interested in Roman history and archaeology. The village has a few local pubs, shops, and accommodation options catering to tourists.
Education
School
Humshaugh Church of England First School2.01 miles
Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA
Beaufront First School2.24 miles
Sandhoe, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4LY
Acomb First School2.30 miles
Bishops Hill, Main Street, Acomb, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4PL
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School3.05 miles
Station Road, Barrasford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 4AA
The Sele First School3.71 miles
The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ
Hexham Priory School3.76 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1UY
Corbridge Middle School3.78 miles
Cow Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5HX
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School3.91 miles
Hencotes, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2EE
Hexham East First School3.91 miles
Beaufront Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1JD
Hexham Middle School3.92 miles
Wanless Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1BU
Queen Elizabeth High School4.07 miles
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School4.11 miles
Highford Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2DD
Corbridge Church of England Aided First School4.14 miles
St Helen`s Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JQ
Newbrough Church of England Primary School4.49 miles
Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5AQ
Mowden Hall School6.36 miles
Newton, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7TP
Broomhaugh Church of England First School6.80 miles
Church Lane, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6DR
Health
Clinic
Chesterholme Hospital3.19 miles
Anick Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JR
Specsavers Hearcare - South Of Tyne - Hexham3.76 miles
30 Fore Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1LZ
Hexham Primary Care Centre3.80 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Heppell House4.20 miles
Aydon Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5DT
Corbridge Health Centre4.32 miles
Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5LG
Prudhoe Hospital Site10.71 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Physiotherapy Matters - Darras Hall12.46 miles
Darras Hall Clinic, Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE20 9PW
Chopwell Childrens Centre12.68 miles
Chopwell Primary School, Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7HS
Non Obstetric Ultrasound Throckley Primary Care12.85 miles
Tillmouth Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 9PA
Ryton Clinic12.99 miles
Grange Road,, NE40 3LT
White Medical Group13.17 miles
Ponteland Primary Care Centre, Meadowfield, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE20 9SD
Oakfields Medical Centre13.31 miles
Hamsterley Colliery, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE17 7SB
Queens Road Surgery - Hearingcare Clinic14.30 miles
Queens Road, Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0BW
Queens Road Surgery - EYELID Clinic14.30 miles
Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Consett,, DH8 0BW
Stanhope Neurological Care Centre14.41 miles
Corbridge Rd, Mesomsley, Consett,, DH8 6QY
Briarwood14.93 miles
Whitmore Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4AN
GP
Dr N K Keep & Partners - Humshaugh Surgery2.04 miles
The Surgery, 1 East Lea, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4BU
The Sele Medical Practice3.74 miles
Hexham Primary Care Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Burn Brae Medical Group3.80 miles
Hexham Primary Care Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Corbridge Medical Group4.32 miles
Corbridge Health Centre, Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5LG
Dr N K Keep & Partners - Wark7.02 miles
The Surgery, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3LS
Haydon Bridge and Allendale Medical Practice7.56 miles
North Bank, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northd, NE47 6LA
White Medical Group (Stamfordham)8.10 miles
12 Grange Road, Stamfordham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE18 0PF
Dr N R Winslow & Partner8.10 miles
16 Grange Road, Stamfordham, Newcastle-Upon Tyne, NE18 0PF
Branch End Surgery8.91 miles
Branch End Surgery, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7LL
Prudhoe Medical Group9.90 miles
Prudhoe Medical Group, Kepwell Bank Top, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PW
Dr S C Haywood10.15 miles
16a Adderlane Road, West Wylam, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HR
Riversdale Surgery10.19 miles
Oaklands Medical Centre, Oaklands Medical Centre, Front Street, Prudhoe, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DQ
Riversdale Surgery10.65 miles
51 Woodcroft Road, 51 Woodcroft Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8DH
White Medical Group (Wylam)10.75 miles
Jackson Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EL
Bellingham Practice10.92 miles
Health Centre, Bellingham, Hexham, Northd, NE48 2HE
Haydon Bridge and Allendale Medical Practice11.03 miles
The Health Centre, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9LG
Hospital
Hexham General Hospital3.80 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Ferndene10.71 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Shotley Bridge Hospital14.20 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital15.69 miles
Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AJ
Dunston Hill Hospital17.46 miles
Dunston Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9QT
Diabetes Centre17.60 miles
Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6BE
St Nicholas Hospital (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)17.62 miles
Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Newcastle Dental Hospital18.31 miles
Richardson Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4AZ
The Royal Victoria Infirmary18.45 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Great North Childrens Hospital18.45 miles
Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
St Georges Hospital (Morpeth)18.93 miles
St Georges Hospital, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU
Nuffield Health, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital18.94 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
Bensham Hospital19.16 miles
Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4YL
Weardale Hospital19.20 miles
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2JR
Freeman Hospital19.28 miles
Freeman Road, High Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DN
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital20.58 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Pharmacy
Tesco Pharmacy3.61 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Tynedale Retail Park, Alemouth Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PJ
Boots3.73 miles
7 Fore Street, Hexham, NE46 1ND
Lloydspharmacy3.80 miles
Hexham Gen Hospital Site, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Boots3.82 miles
1 Cattle Market, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1NJ
Boots4.20 miles
4 Town Hall Buildings, Princes Street, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AD
Haydon Bridge Pharmacy7.53 miles
Ground Floor, 5 Church Street, Haydon Bridge,Hexham, NE47 6JG
Boots8.90 miles
1 Alexandra Terrace, Stocksfield, NE43 7LA
Boots9.96 miles
77 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PU
Boots10.12 miles
48 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DD
Wylam Pharmacy10.68 miles
Main Street, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8AB
Parkside Pharmacy Limited10.84 miles
Front Street, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2AA
Walker A (Allendale) Ltd11.27 miles
The Pharmacy, 3 Shields Street, Allendale, NE47 9BP
Vantage Chemist12.22 miles
Pattinson Drive, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 4US
Boots12.46 miles
7 The Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE20 9PW
Lloydspharmacy12.61 miles
Rockwood Hill Road, Greenside, Ryton, NE40 4AX
Furness G H Ltd12.70 miles
13 Derwent Street, Chopwell, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7HU
Leisure
Park
FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE (HADRIAN'S WALL)2.39 miles
ST ANDREW'S CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)3.63 miles
THE HEXHAM PARKS (Grade II Listed)3.77 miles
NUNWICK (Grade II Listed)4.90 miles
SHAFTOE GREEN7.54 miles
CAPHEATON (Grade II Listed)8.30 miles
KIRKHARLE HALL (Grade II Listed)8.91 miles
MUCKLE MOSS9.67 miles
CASTLEFIELDS WOOD10.04 miles
WALLINGTON (Grade II* Listed)10.11 miles
BELSAY HALL (Grade I Listed)10.12 miles
TYNE RIVERSIDE10.45 miles
WYLAM HAUGHS10.65 miles
PRIESTCLOSE WOOD10.71 miles
BOLAM LAKE11.01 miles
HEDDON COMMON11.14 miles
Shop
Groceries
Sainsbury's Hexham Rotary Way Localal3.10 miles
Off Rotary Way, Bridge End, Hexham, NE46 4DL
Tesco Hexham (Extra)3.54 miles
Tynedale Retail Park, Alemouth Rd, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PJ
Waitrose Hexham3.58 miles
Wentworth Park, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PJ
ALDI Haugh Lane Industrial Est.3.61 miles
Hexham, NE46 3PU
Nisa Local3.76 miles
48 Fore St, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1LZ
Iceland Hexham3.79 miles
17/21 Fore Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1LU
M&S Hexham3.80 miles
Maidens Walk, Hexham, NE46 1PU
Battle Hill Convenience Store3.85 miles
5 Newmans Way, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1BB
Co-op West Street3.87 miles
Hexham, NE46 3BH
Co-op Corbridge4.14 miles
Hill Street, Corbridge, NE45 5AA
SPAR Corbridge4.23 miles
Bishops Garages Ltd, Spar Store, Northumberland, NE45 5LB
Co-op Hexham7.55 miles
Haydon Bridge, NE47 6ET
Costcutter Newcastle8.20 miles
Albemarle Bks, Newcastle, NE15 0RF
SPAR Stocksfield8.90 miles
Branch End Service Station, Main Road, Northumberland, NE43 7LA
Londis The Village Store9.19 miles
Main Road, Ovingham, NE42 8AA
Co-op Prudhoe10.03 miles
Prudhoe, NE42 5HF
Transport
Airport
Newcastle International Airport14.64 miles
Bus Stop
Whittington Fell (N)0.96 miles
Whittington Fell (S)0.98 miles
Walk Mill (N)1.46 miles
Walk Mill (S)1.47 miles
The Shieling (S)1.70 miles
The Shieling (N)1.71 miles
Fern Hill Cottages (S)1.71 miles
Fern Hill Cottages (N)1.72 miles
Crossroads (SW)1.82 miles
Crossroads (NE)1.83 miles
Fawcett Hill road end (E)1.93 miles
Fawcett Hill road end (W)1.94 miles
Recreation ground (S)2.00 miles
Recreation ground (N)2.01 miles
George Hotel (W)2.04 miles
George Hotel (E)2.05 miles
Ferry Port
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing18.88 miles
Belvedere Ferry Landing20.12 miles
Leaplish Ferry Landing21.17 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal25.02 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal25.16 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal25.36 miles
Railway Station
Hexham Rail Station3.53 miles
Corbridge Rail Station4.63 miles
Riding Mill Rail Station6.70 miles
Haydon Bridge Rail Station7.49 miles
Stocksfield Rail Station8.32 miles
Prudhoe Rail Station9.37 miles
Wylam Rail Station11.01 miles
Bardon Mill Rail Station11.15 miles
Newcastle Airport Metro14.58 miles
Blaydon Rail Station15.05 miles
Haltwhistle Rail Station15.74 miles
Metrocentre Rail Station16.97 miles
Dunston Rail Station18.04 miles
Morpeth Rail Station18.34 miles
Newcastle Rail Station18.68 miles
Manors Rail Station19.11 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NE46 4H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment223
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
KEEPWICK FELL
WALL
HEXHAM
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE46 4HE		£382,712
2005-03-08
detached
freehold
FIRTREES
WALL
HEXHAM
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE46 4HF		£320,000
2002-07-22
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-10-22   £285,000
GREENFIELD COTTAGE
WALL
HEXHAM
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE46 4HD		£430,000
2000-09-04
detached
freehold
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