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Living in Belford.

Belford is a handsome former coaching town just inland from the Heritage Coast, perfectly placed between Bamburgh, Holy Island and the Cheviots.

Average price
£275,000
All property types
Annual change
+2.2%
Year on year
Buyer demand
Moderate
Balanced market
Our days to sale
14
Rightmove verified · 2025

The Belford property market

Stone cottages, townhouses and rural properties at sensible prices given the spectacular surroundings — popular with relocators and holiday-home buyers.

For current availability, browse our properties for sale or register your search to hear about Belford homes before they reach the portals. Our latest Belford house prices report covers local sold prices and trends.

Schools in and around Belford

Belford's primary school feeds secondary schooling in Berwick and Alnwick.

Catchments matter to buyers here — if schooling is part of your move, tell us and we will factor it into your search or your sale strategy.

Transport links

Just off the A1, midway between Alnwick and Berwick; Chathill and Berwick stations are nearby.

Shops & amenities

Village shop, post office, surgery and craft centre in the old coaching heart.

Places to eat & drink

The historic Blue Bell coaching inn, village cafés and seafood on the coast minutes away.

Things to do in and around Belford

Bamburgh Castle, Budle Bay birdlife, Holy Island, St Cuthbert's Cave and the coast path.

Why people choose to live in Belford

The Heritage Coast's quiet base — castles and islands ten minutes away, without coastal price tags.

Buying a property in Belford

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Selling a property in Belford

Selling in Belford? We don't just list properties — we launch them. Professional photography, three high-impact videos, a Beat the Portals early-access campaign and a structured open house event, all for a fixed £1,299. Around 95% of our properties sell at the open house, with competing offers on the day.

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