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Living in Cresswell.

Cresswell marks the southern gate of Druridge Bay — a scatter of homes behind the dunes, a medieval pele tower and an ice-cream shop of regional renown.

Average price
£215,000
All property types
Annual change
+2.8%
Year on year
Buyer demand
Moderate
Balanced market
Our days to sale
14
Rightmove verified · 2025

The Cresswell property market

Bungalows, cottages and sea-view homes — bay-front value with sand for miles.

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

Schools in and around Cresswell

Primary at Ellington; seniors Ashington/Morpeth.

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

Coastal lanes to the A1068/A189; Widdrington station inland.

Shops & amenities

The famous Cresswell Ices shop and beach car parks.

Places to eat & drink

Cresswell Ices, beach cafés and the village inn at Ellington.

Things to do in and around Cresswell

Druridge Bay's seven miles, Cresswell Pond hides, the restored Pele Tower.

Why people choose to live in Cresswell

Front-row seats on the county's longest beach.

Buying a property in Cresswell

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Selling a property in Cresswell

Selling in Cresswell? 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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