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Living in Shilbottle.

Shilbottle is a friendly former colliery village on the high ground south of Alnwick, looking out to the coast it can reach in ten minutes.

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The Shilbottle property market

Good-value terraces, semis and new family homes — Alnwick's affordable neighbour.

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

Schools in and around Shilbottle

The village primary feeds Alnwick's Duchess's Community High School.

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

Two minutes from the A1; Alnwick is five minutes, Alnmouth station ten.

Shops & amenities

Village shop, institute and the 'Shilbottle Colliery' heritage; Alnwick's full offering nearby.

Places to eat & drink

Village pubs and farm shop café culture on the doorstep.

Things to do in and around Shilbottle

The coast at Alnmouth, Alnwick's castle and garden, and rolling country lanes for cyclists.

Why people choose to live in Shilbottle

Alnwick living for less — coast, castle-town and the A1 all within ten minutes.

Buying a property in Shilbottle

Thinking of buying in Shilbottle? Registered Our Agents buyers hear about new Shilbottle 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 Shilbottle property alerts to hear about new homes here first.

Selling a property in Shilbottle

Selling in Shilbottle? 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.

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