Warkworth is one of Northumberland's finest villages — a medieval village in a dramatic loop of the River Coquet, dominated by the magnificent Warkworth Castle, seat of the Percy family Earls of Northumberland, whose castle features in Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1. The medieval Warkworth Hermitage — carved into the cliff face above the river — is one of the most extraordinary historic sites in England, accessible only by boat.
Warkworth Beach, a glorious 2-mile sweep at the mouth of the Coquet, is one of the finest and most uncrowded in Northumberland. The coastal town of Amble (2 miles east) has an excellent harbour with puffins on Coquet Island offshore.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£268,000
All property types
Detached
£392,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£238,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£194,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£142,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.8%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
1
schools
Good
2
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Outstanding
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
18
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
42 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
76%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
22%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
11%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Amble Medical Practice
1.8 miles away
NHS Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care
28.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
68%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Alnmouth Railway Station
4.8 miles
To London
3h 10m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A1
3.8 miles
Nearest Airport
Newcastle Airport
34 miles
Warkworth at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
8.8
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
5.0
Average
Nightlife
4.0
Poor
Value for Money
8.0
Very Good
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
9.0
Excellent
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Warkworth Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
✅ Affordable area
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- Warkworth Castle (EH)One of the great northern castles — the magnificent great tower, gatehouse and extensive ruins sit on a rocky spur above the River Coquet. Percy stronghold and Shakespeare setting.
- Warkworth HermitageAn extraordinary medieval hermitage carved entirely from the rock of the Coquet gorge — accessible only by rowing boat. One of the most atmospheric historic sites in England.
- Warkworth BeachA magnificent 2-mile beach of golden sand at the mouth of the Coquet — uncrowded, clean and spectacular.
- Coquet Island PuffinsCoquet Island, 1 mile offshore from Amble, has one of England's largest puffin colonies — RSPB boat trips circle the island in summer.
- River Coquet WalkThe River Coquet meanders through spectacular gorge scenery below the castle — the riverside walk through the castle meadows is one of Northumberland's finest short walks.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warkworth a nice place to live?
Warkworth is a settlement in Northumberland. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £268,000, 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 Warkworth?
The average house price in Warkworth is £268,000 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 Warkworth safe to live in?
Warkworth'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 Warkworth?
100% of schools in Warkworth 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 Warkworth?
Average broadband download speeds in Warkworth are 42 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
Data sourced from official UK government datasets. All figures are for informational purposes only. TownData.co.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government body.