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Bamburgh, Northumberland

North East England · Population 415 · 1.2 sq miles

Avg House Price
£398,000
Schools Rated Good+
100%
Crime vs National
Well below average
Avg Broadband
28 Mbps
Nearest GP
4.8 miles

Bamburgh is one of the most dramatically beautiful villages in England — a tiny Northumberland coastal village of just 415 people dominated by the extraordinary mass of Bamburgh Castle, rising 46 metres above the coast on volcanic rock. The combination of the great Norman castle, a 3-mile beach, the Farne Islands visible offshore and the Northumberland AONB make this one of the most scenically outstanding small settlements in Britain.


Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper's daughter who rowed out in a storm to rescue shipwreck survivors in 1838, was born in Bamburgh — the Grace Darling Museum (RNLI) tells her extraordinary story. The Farne Islands — a National Trust archipelago 2 miles offshore — host vast seabird colonies including puffins and over 6,000 grey seals.

Data last updated: June 2026 · Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, Police.uk, Ofcom, NHS Digital
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Housing & Property Prices

HM Land Registry
Average Price
£398,000
All property types
Detached
£582,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£354,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£288,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£198,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+4.2%
vs previous year
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Schools & Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted
Outstanding
1
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
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Crime Statistics

Police.uk
Crime Rate
8
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Anti-social behaviour
3
Violence & sexual
2
Burglary
1
Vehicle crime
1
Shoplifting
0
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Broadband & Connectivity

Ofcom
Average Download
28 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
62%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
12%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
5%
premises
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Health & NHS Access

NHS Digital
Nearest GP Surgery
Seahouses Medical Practice
4.8 miles away
NHS Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Wansbeck General Hospital
42.4 miles
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Environment & Green Space

DEFRA / ONS
Air Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
82%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
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Transport & Connectivity

DfT / National Rail
Nearest Station
Chathill Railway Station
8.4 miles
To London
3h 40m (via Newcastle)
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A1(M)
8.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Newcastle Airport
52 miles
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Bamburgh at a Glance — Area Scorecard

TownData.co.uk
Overall
9.0
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
3.0
Poor
Nightlife
2.0
Poor
Value for Money
7.0
Very Good
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent

Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.

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Who is Bamburgh Good For?

TownData.co.uk
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Families
✅ Great for families
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Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
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Students
❌ Limited student life
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Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
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Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
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First-Time Buyers
⚡ Moderate affordability
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Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
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Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
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Things to Do & Local Attractions

VisitBritain
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    Bamburgh Castle
    One of the great castles of England — rising 46m above the coast on volcanic rock, occupied for 1,400 years. The interiors, Armstrong Museum and extraordinary coastal views are unmissable.
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    Farne Islands (NT)
    England's greatest seabird colony — puffins, terns, guillemots and 6,000 grey seals on a National Trust archipelago 2 miles offshore. Boat trips from Seahouses.
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    Bamburgh Beach
    A magnificent 3-mile beach of white sand with the castle towering above — consistently voted one of England's finest beaches. Often empty even in summer.
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    Grace Darling Museum
    The story of Grace Darling's extraordinary 1838 rescue — her original coble is preserved in this excellent RNLI museum. Her grave is in the adjacent churchyard.
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    Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
    8 miles north, the tidal island of Lindisfarne — birthplace of Christianity in England — is accessible across the causeway at low tide, with a magnificent priory ruin.
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Nearby Towns & Villages

ONS / Ordnance Survey
Seahouses
4.8 miles south
Belford
6.4 miles south-west
Holy Island
8.4 miles north
Alnwick
18.4 miles south
Beadnell
5.8 miles south
Alnmouth
18.8 miles south
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Weather & Climate

Met Office
Jan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
640mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1520 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 18°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 1°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bamburgh a nice place to live?
Bamburgh is a settlement in Northumberland. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £398,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Bamburgh?
The average house price in Bamburgh is £398,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Bamburgh safe to live in?
Bamburgh's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Bamburgh?
100% of schools in Bamburgh are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Bamburgh?
Average broadband download speeds in Bamburgh are 28 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.

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