Home/ Area Guides/Craster
Northumberland Area Guide

Living in Craster.

Craster is the kipper capital of England — a stern little harbour of whin and salt with Dunstanburgh's ruined towers a heart-lifting walk along the shore.

See Properties in Craster

The Craster property market

Tiny supply, mighty demand: harbour cottages and village homes are gold dust.

For current availability, browse our properties for sale or register your search to hear about Craster homes before they reach the portals. Our latest Northumberland market report covers prices and trends across the county.

Schools in and around Craster

Primary at Embleton/Longhoughton; seniors 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

B1339 lanes to the A1 at Alnwick (15 minutes).

Shops & amenities

The famous smokehouse, gallery and harbour shop.

Places to eat & drink

The Jolly Fisherman's crab soup and kipper paté — pilgrimage dining.

Things to do in and around Craster

The Dunstanburgh shore walk, the Arnold Memorial reserve, lobster boats at dawn.

Why people choose to live in Craster

Smokehouse, harbour, castle walk — the coast distilled.

Buying a property in Craster

Thinking of buying in Craster? Registered Our Agents buyers hear about new Craster listings before they go live on Rightmove — and our team can guide you through every step, from whole-of-market mortgage advice and RICS surveys to conveyancing and removals.

Register for Craster property alerts to hear about new homes here first.

Selling a property in Craster

Selling in Craster? 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 £895. Around 90% of our properties sell at the open house, with competing offers on the day.

Start with a free Selling Advice Meeting and Valuation, see how we sell or explore the £895 package.

Moving to or from Craster?

Let's talk about your move.

Free, honest advice from Northumberland's most forward-thinking estate agency. 7 days a week, 9am–9pm.