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Living in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is a historic seaside town with one of the North East's oldest churches on its headland, a sweeping bay and the striking 'Couple' sculpture standing offshore.

Average price
£117,667
Land Registry · last 12 months
Annual change
+14.5%
Land Registry · year on year
Homes sold
3
Land Registry · last 12 months
Our days to sale
14
Rightmove verified · 2025

The Newbiggin-by-the-Sea property market

Exceptional coastal value: traditional terraces, bungalows and sea-view homes at prices well below comparable coastal towns further south.

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Schools in and around Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Local primary schooling is available in the town with secondary options in nearby Ashington and Bedlington.

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Transport links

The A189 links south to Newcastle in around 30 minutes, with Northumberland Line trains nearby at Ashington.

Shops & amenities

A traditional seafront high street, the Newbiggin Maritime Centre, local shops and everyday essentials.

Places to eat & drink

Seafront cafés, fish and chips on the promenade and friendly locals' pubs.

Things to do in and around Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

The promenade and bay, the Maritime Centre, sailing and rowing clubs, and coastal walks to Church Point and Cresswell.

Why people choose to live in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Proper seaside living at remarkable prices — a quiet coastal community within commuting reach of the city.

Buying a property in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

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Selling a property in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

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