A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes in Durham

Welcome to New Homes In Durham, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for New Homes Durham.

The beautiful city of Durham is located in County Durham in North East England. There is evidence to suggest that first settlement developed here nearly 2000 BC. Durham is located along the banks of the River Wear and is surrounded by dense woodlands. It is also a very hilly city and is consider to be built upon one of the seven symbolic hills in the area.

The historical city centre has changed very little in the last two hundred years and its original medieval street plan remains to this day, close to attractions, which include the cathedral and the city’s market place. The market place is one of the main commercial and shopping areas of the city.

With a growing population in excess of 42,000, there is a growing demand for new homes in Durham. It’s not only a great place to live but also a picturesque city to visit so it is not surprising that it is the most popular tourist destination within its county. 

The most famous and visited Durham Property has to be Durham Cathedral. The Norman Cathedral was built in 1093 AD and is regarded as one of the finest examples of a Norman Cathedral in Europe and dominates the city’s skyline. It is also classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Durham Cathedral also seen as a shrine to Saint Cuthbert and is seen as one of the most important religious sites in the country.  

Another important Durham Property is Durham Castle. Built in the 11^th century, Durham Castle is the only Norman castle to have never suffered a breach and was an important defence tool against the Scots. Today it is part of the University of Durham Campus. It is also further regarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle has excellent examples of an early style Mote and Bailey. The Bailey is now occupied and owned by the colleges of the University and the Cathedral, where many Georgian buildings can be found.

With regular trains connecting to Edinburgh, London, Newcastle and nearby cities; new homes in Durham can offer easy commuting routes, as well as in reach to both Newcastle Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport, which are located about 25 miles from the city centre.

Durham property is not the only thing that Durham has to offer. It also home to Durham County Cricket Club, Durham City RFC, Durham City AFC, who are based at the Arnott Stadium and Durham Regatta, which is the second oldest regatta in the country and is considered to be the ‘Henley of the North’.

Education is another good reason to buy a new home in Durham. With its close proximity to the world-renowned University of Durham, Durham also has an abundance of local primary, secondary and private schools to offer, which is ideal if you are searching for new homes in Durham that will suit all the family. 

CLOSE TO DURHAM

Chester-le-street – 10 miles

Bishop Auckland – 11 miles

Sunderland- 14 miles

Shildon – 13 miles

Consett – 13 miles

Easington – 17 miles

Gateshead – 18 miles

Newcastle – 19 miles

AREAS OR SUBURBS OF DURHAM

Sacriston

Bowburn

Bear Park

Ushaw Moor

Langenley Moor

Croxdale

Carnville

Browney

West Rainton

Sherburn Village

Famous people from Durham...

Gem Archer – Guitarist in the band Oasis

Barnabe Barnes – Poet

Wendy Craig – Actress

Sir kingsley Dunham – Director of the British Geological Survey

James Fenton – Journalist and Poet and attended the Chorister School, Durham

John Garth – Composer

Warren Hawke – International Footballer

Ian Hay – Novelist

Lawrence of Durham – Poet

Michael Ramsey – Former Archbishop of Canterbury

Symeon of Durham – Historian

Sir Peter Vardy – Businessman

Sir Arnold Wolfendale – Royal Astronomer

Edward Bradley – novelist