An outstanding place to live
Northumberland and North Tyneside
Northumberland and North Tyneside are unquestionably excellent places to live. With affordable housing, an unspoilt coastline, stunning landscapes, brilliant transport links, a wealth of attractions and places to see and a huge selection of places to eat, drink and be entertained, we’ve got it all!
Explore the benefits of living in our region
You have to work somewhere. So make it somewhere good.
Our region is an area filled with ancient castles, hidden gardens, unspoilt coastline, rolling hills, rugged moorland, sweeping views, market towns and a cultural heritage all of its own. It’s a space of outstanding beauty where there is space to breathe amongst the darkest skies, the cleanest rivers and the freshest air.
Schools
The North East is home to many excellent schools encouraging all young people to aim high and make the most of their talents, providing safe schooling and creating healthy, happy and disciplined individuals.
Explore our schools:
North Tyneside - Schools, education and childcare | North Tyneside Council
Northumberland - Education and skills | Northumberland County Council
Transport
Bus - Travel North East
Rail - Rail industry experts hail the Metro’s original train fleet’s years of service - Nexus
Air - Welcome to Newcastle International Airport
Metro - Tyne and Wear Metro - Travel North East
Leisure
Hexham - Home - Hexham Abbey
North Tyneside - Tynemouth Markets - The North's Most Vibrant Marketplace!
Wansbeck - Visit North East Museums | North East Museums
Alnwick - Alnwick Playhouse | Arts Centre, Theatre & Cinema in Northumberland
Berwick - The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
Berwick - Berwickshire Coastal Path (Walkhighlands)
Blyth - Blyth Beach, Northumberland | Parking, Dogs, Facilities & Photos
Haltwhistle - Hadrian's Wall Country
Housing
Our region has some of the lowest house prices in England, meaning that you can get a lot more home for your money.
In Northumberland and North Tyneside, the average salary required to run a home is £21,500 – equivalent to a band 4 salary (includes many newly qualified clinical professionals).
With a variety of towns and stunning villages, there is accommodation to suit your income and lifestyle.
From first time buyers, to families wanting that extra space, average housing costs in our region are far lower than the rest of the UK - and that goes for renting too!
See below for the average price of a house, according to the UK House Price Index (June 2026).
London: £554,000
England: £293,000
North East: £166,000