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Living in Alnwick: Property Area Guide

Northumberland, North East · Population 8,000

House Prices in Alnwick

£250,000

Average

£400,000

Detached

£255,000

Semi-Detached

£200,000

Terraced

£155,000

Flat

Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.

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About Alnwick

Alnwick is Northumberland's premier market town. The castle and garden are major tourist attractions. The town has excellent independent shops and a growing food scene. The nearby coast includes some of England's finest beaches.

Lifestyle & Things to Do

Alnwick is a historic market town dominated by Alnwick Castle (used as Hogwarts in Harry Potter films) and the Alnwick Garden. Barter Books in the old station is one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Europe. The Northumberland coast is 15 minutes away.

Transport & Commuting

Alnmouth station (4 miles away) provides LNER services to London Kings Cross in about 3.5 hours. The A1 runs past the town. The coast is easily accessible.

Train to London

195m to London Kings Cross (via Alnmouth)

Nearest Motorway

A1, A697

Schools & Education

Top Schools

  • The Duchess's Community High School
  • Swansfield Park Primary
  • Alnwick South First School

Healthcare

Alnwick Infirmary

Best Areas to Live in Alnwick

Town Centre

Alnmouth

Lesbury

Property Buying Tips for Alnwick

The town centre has stone-built character. Canongate has period homes. Lesbury and Alnmouth are coastal villages nearby. Denwick is a quiet option. Edlingham offers remote rural living.

Local Authority

Council

Northumberland County Council

Council Tax

£1,810 (Band D)

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