New Homes in Burnopfield
Welcome to Burnopfield
Whether you’re exploring the countryside, enjoying some retail therapy or taking the kids to a local museum, there’s plenty to see and do close to the village of Burnopfield. Located in County Durham just a short commute from Newcastle, a new home in Burnopfield could just tick all the right boxes for you and your family’s next move.
A quick history
The place name Burnopfield is believed to date back to Saxon and Viking times, with links to languages spoken by both tribes of people. High Friarside Hospice was opened in the early 14th century for people suffering with leprosy, but it was demolished just over a century later. Burnopfield is historically within a coal mining area, but there was no colliery in the town, with waggonways running through the town for transportation instead.
Business and industry
Local employers include Quantum Pharmaceutical and Radford HMY Group, while big businesses in the local area include Nissan Motor Manufacturing and DB Arriva in Sunderland, and the Go-Ahead Group, Virgin Money and Greggs in Newcastle.
Things to do in the area
Burnopfield is home to a small number of shops, while you can enjoy some retail therapy at the high street and designer shops in Newcastle and Durham nearby. The village has its own cricket club, while Whickham Golf Course and Beamish Park Golf Club are both nearby.
If you have children, there are plenty of family-friendly places of interest nearby including Tanfield Railway, Hall Hill Farm, and the Discovery Museum and Seven Stories Children’s Museum in Newcastle. For family weekend walks, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are only a short drive away.
Other places of interest include The National Trust’s Gibside, Beamish Open Air Museum, Beamish Wild and Durham Cathedral.
Travel and commuting
Whether you’re commuting for work or travelling to see family and friends, it’s good to know that Burnopfield is well-connected by road. For rail travel, Newcastle station has regular services to other towns and cities across the country, including London.
To get to Newcastle, the journey from Burnopfield takes 20 minutes by car, while you can get to Durham in 25 minutes and Sunderland in 35 minutes. If you’re going to London, the train from Newcastle takes three hours.
When it’s time for a holiday, you can get to Newcastle International Airport in just 20 minutes from your new home in Burnopfield.
- £214,995 to £409,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Own New - Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more. Discover 3 and 4 bedroom homes at Meadow Hill, nestled on Hexham Road. Located on the outskirts of Heddon-on-the- Wall, your new home is surrounded by scenic walks and the historic Hadrian’s Wall, so you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a more relaxed way of living. Just 4 miles from Ponteland village, packed with boutiques, independent restaurants and cosy pubs. Commuting is easy via the A69 and A1 with links to Newcastle and Hexham.
- £228,995 to £354,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Own New - Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more. West Meadows @ Arcot Estate offers a luxury collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes, situated within the popular town of Cramlington. Discover highly rated schools, local shops, restaurants and pubs all within easy reach. This new development offers beautiful country walks and scenic nature trails on your doorstep, making it the perfect place for your family to call home.
- £335,995 to £449,995
- 4 bedroom
- Own New - Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more. Doxford Green is surrounded by open fields, situated in the heart of Sunderland. Discover a collection of 60 homes within phase 1, featuring 4 and 5 bedroom homes. Living here means you and your family can enjoy weekends at Herrington Country Park or Seaham beach, local amenities are within easy reach and Ofsted 'Good' schools on your doorstep.
- £315,995 to £469,995
- 4 and 5 bedroom
- Own New - Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more. Discover a beautiful collection of detached 4 and 5 bedroom homes, situated within the desirable area of Elwick, Hartlepool. Living here means you and your family can enjoy relaxing beach walks or scenic nature trails, whilst remaining within short distance of local amenities at the nearby town centre. Plus, fantastic commuter links provide easy access to all major local towns and cities via the A19. ^Indicative figures, based on HBF 'Watt a Save' report published July 2023. Find out more.
- £284,995 to £365,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Own New - Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more. Highgrove at Wynyard Park is located in the sought after village of Wynyard. This brand-new development offers a great collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Living at Wynyard Park Estate, you’ll benefit from scenic views, woodland walks and nature trails on your doorstep. Plus, there is an excellent range of local amenities closeby including Wynyard Hall and an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Primary school. ^Indicative figures, based on HBF 'Watt a Save' report published July 2023. Find out more.
- From £162,995
- 2 bedroom
- Own New - Rate Reducer is available on this development. Find out more. Our Sales Office is now closed. Please visit our sister development, or book your appointment here. Don't miss your last chance to buy your luxury 2 bedroom home at The Orchard at West Park. Located within the popular area of West Park, Darlington, we'll help you make your move with a range of fantastic schemes and offers available. With open space views and landscaping, this will be the perfect place to call home.