New Homes in Burnopfield

Located in the heart of County Durham, Burnopfield is a village celebrated for its peaceful charm and rich local heritage. With attractions such as the historic Gibside Estate, the immersive Beamish Open Air Museum, and the scenic Derwent Walk Country Park, you can also explore nearby highlights like Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham Cathedral, and the Angel of the North — all with our developments closest to Burnopfield below.
 
A great commuter village, Burnopfield is surrounded by hubs like Newcastle, Gateshead, and Durham, which are all between 20 and 30 minutes away.
Meadow Hill
Meadow Hill
Meadow Hill, Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE15 9FW
  • £227,995 to £350,495
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • New homes for sale in Throckley.
Monkton Gardens
Monkton Gardens
Swan Close, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2FL
  • £229,995 to £414,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • New homes for sale in Hebburn.
Old Durham Gate
Old Durham Gate
Bent House Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2DX
  • £247,995 to £332,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • New homes for sale in Durham.
West Meadows @ Arcot Estate
West Meadows @ Arcot Estate
Beacon Lane, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8AZ
  • £319,995 to £388,995
  • 4 bedroom
  • New homes for sale in Cramlington. Final few homes remaining. Don't miss your last chance to buy!
Alder Heights
Alder Heights
Rotary Way, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 2ZE
  • £224,995 to £379,995
  • 3 and 4 bedroom
  • New 3 and 4 bedroom homes now launched in Ryhope.
Church Fields
Church Fields
St Michaels Avenue, New Hartley, Northumberland, NE25 0RP
  • £309,995 to £428,995
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • New homes for sale in New Hartley
Laurel Chase
Coming soon
Laurel Chase
Cottingwood, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3GQ
  • Coming soon
  • Laurel Chase will soon be a unique development, located in the market town of Morpeth. Offering a collection of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes, you will be ideally positioned from independent shops in the town centre, with views of the River Wansbeck running through. Morpeth offers access to highly regarded schools and is perfectly placed for exploring the Northumberland countryside and coastline.
Highgrove at Wynyard Park
Highgrove at Wynyard Park
Attenborough Way, Wynyard, Stockton on Tees, Teesside, TS22 5JR
  • £168,000 to £309,995
  • 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
  • New homes for sale in Wynyard.
The Orchard at West Park
The Orchard at West Park
Edward Pease Way, West Park Garden Village, Darlington, DL2 2WL
  • New build homes in Darlington

New Homes in Burnopfield FAQs

  • Located in County Durham in the North East of England, Burnopfield is a historic coal mining village within commuting distance of Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham. Whether you’re watching cricket, enjoying a round of golf or taking the kids to the adventure playground, there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy close to your new home in Burnopfield.

  • Although Burnopfield is a village, there are a small number of shops ideal for buying essentials. For a spot of retail therapy, there are bigger shopping areas in Newcastle and Durham, where you’ll find independent, designer and high street stores.

    If you’re sports fan, you can join Burnopfield or Lintz Cricket Club, play golf at Beamish Park Golf Club or Whickham Golf Course, or go hiking in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The National Trust’s Gibside is also a popular place for walking, where you can explore the 18th-century gardens or even see an open-air theatre performance. 

    Other attractions close to Burnopfield include Beamish Open Air Museum, Beamish Wild, Tanfield Railway and Hall Hill Farm. Newcastle is home to the Discovery Museum, Seven Stories Children’s Museum and the Laing Art Gallery, while Durham’s Castle, Cathedral and University Botanic Gardens are also well worth a visit.

    On sunny summer days, the North East coastline is within easy reach of Burnopfield, where you can visit Seaburn and Roker Beach, or take a stroll along Durham Heritage Coast.

  • If you’re moving to the area with school-age children, the ‘outstanding’ Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Highfield Community Primary School are nearby, while St Thomas More Catholic School in Blaydon is also top-rated by Ofsted.

    For older children and adults thinking about studying for a degree, Newcastle University, Northumbria University and Durham University are all just a short drive away from the village.

  • The village has good transport links by road, close to the A692 and the A694. If you’re commuting to work, the drive to Newcastle and Gateshead takes just 20 minutes, while the journey to Burnopfield from Durham around 25 minutes. Sunderland is a 35-minute drive away, while Middlesborough can be reached in under one hour. 

    If you’re travelling to London, the quickest way to get there is by train from Newcastle, with a journey time of three hours to reach King’s Cross. When you’re venturing abroad for a well-earned holiday, Newcastle International Airport is only a 20-minute drive away from the village.