New homes in Blakelaw

 Lying on the outskirts of Newcastle in the North East, Blakelaw is a West End spot with lots going for it. Close to major Tyne and Wear towns like Sunderland and Gateshead, houses in Blakelaw are just over 10 miles inland from seaside town South Shields. 

Make the Move

Located to the west of Newcastle, Blakelaw is a large suburb of the city with good transport links and a friendly local community. With great transport links and lots to see and do in the local area, it’s no wonder that new homes in Blakelaw are so popular with homebuyers’ right across the generations.

Transport Links

Just a short distance from Newcastle city centre, Blakelaw has good transport links by road for trips into the city and beyond. The development is located on the A167, which provides easy access to the city centre and out towards Newcastle International Airport. Although Blakelaw doesn’t have its own train or metro station, there is a regular bus service which connects to Newcastle’s major transport hubs.

Travelling by car, a journey to Newcastle city centre takes 5 minutes while Sunderland can be reached in 25 minutes and Durham in 30 minutes. For trips to London, the train from Newcastle takes just 3 hours 10 minutes, while Edinburgh can be reached by train in 1 hour 30 minutes. For international travel, Newcastle International Airport is just 5 minutes away by car.

Places of Interest

As a suburb of Newcastle, there’s plenty to see and do in Blakelaw and the surrounding areas. For families and dog walkers, Blakelaw Park and Nuns Moor Park are beautiful spaces to enjoy some fresh air. There’s a library and cafe at the Blakelaw Centre, as well as lots of good restaurants and local shops too.

Newcastle city centre has lots to offer residents of Blakelaw, from museums and galleries to theatres and shopping centres. Children will enjoy visiting the Seven Stories book museum, while the Discovery Museum and Centre for Life are well worth a visit.

For cultural days out, the Liang Art Gallery hosts regular exhibitions throughout the year while Newcastle Theatre Royal has a lively programme of performances spanning drama, music, dance and comedy.

For those who like to be active, there are lots of sporting facilities close by including Newcastle Climbing Centre, Newcastle United Golf Club and Westerhope Golf Club. If you prefer to watch sports rather than take part, St James’ Park and the Stadium of Light are just a short drive away.

Education

If you’re moving to Blakelaw with a young, growing family, it’s good to know that you’ll be close to a number of top-rated schools. Hilton Primary School, Beech Hill Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, along with Sacred Heart Catholic High School and St Cuthbert’s High School. Independent schools nearby include Dame Allan's Senior School, Studio West, Westford School, Newcastle School for Boys and Newcastle High School for Girls. For further and higher education, Newcastle College and Newcastle University are within commuting distance.