New Homes in Jesmond

What is life like in Jesmond?

Located to the north of Newcastle’s vibrant city centre, Jesmond is a leafy and picturesque suburb with a friendly local community. From the area’s quirky boutiques to the nearby countryside, new homes in Jesmond enjoy the best of both city and rural living, with excellent transport links into Newcastle, Gateshead and beyond.

How are the transport links in Jesmond?

Jesmond has excellent transport links by road and Metrolink, which is especially handy for commuters living in the local area. A trip to Newcastle city centre takes less than 10 minutes by car or just 4 minutes from West Jesmond to Haymarket on the metro. Without traffic, Jesmond is just over 10 minutes away from Gateshead by car travelling via the A167, or 10 minutes on the Metrolink Green or Yellow Line from West Jesmond.

Travelling further afield, a car journey from Jesmond to Sunderland takes 30 minutes by car or 45 minutes via the Metrolink Green Line while Durham can also be reached in 30 minutes by car. For journeys to Edinburgh, the trip takes around 2 hours 25 minutes by car or 1 hour 45 minutes by train from Newcastle. The easiest way to get to London is by train from Newcastle to King’s cross, a journey that takes around 2 hours 50 minutes.

For international travel, Newcastle Airport is just 15 minutes away by car or 20 minutes on the Metrolink Green Line from West Jesmond.

What is there to see and do in Jesmond?

As a lively, pretty suburb of Newcastle, there’s lots to see and do in Jesmond. On Acorn Road or Brentwood Avenue you’ll find lots of independent shops and cafes, while Osborne Road is home to a number of great bars and restaurants. For high street and designer shops, intu Eldon Square is just a short distance away.

For days in the great outdoors, enjoy a peaceful walk at Jesmond Dene or take a short drive to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or Northumberland National Park.

If you like to keep fit and active, Newcastle United Golf Club and the City of Newcastle Golf Club are close to Jesmond, while Newcastle Climbing Centre and Stepney Bank Stables are also nearby. If you prefer to spectate, St James’ Park is home to Newcastle United FC.

In Newcastle itself, there are lots of cultural attractions including Victoria Tunnel, the children’s book museum Seven Stories, the Great North Museum, and Laing Art Gallery. The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, the Centre for Life, and the Discovery Museum are also very popular with adults and children alike.

How is education in Jesmond?

New homes in Jesmond are within catchment for a number of ‘Outstanding’ schools, as rated by Ofsted. These include West Jesmond Primary School, St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School and St Mary’s Catholic School. Independent schools in the local area include Newcastle Preparatory School, Newcastle High School for Girls and Royal Grammar School, while higher education is provided by the prestigious Newcastle University. 

New home schemes & offers in Jesmond

Looking to relocate to Jesmond? With Barratt Homes, you’ll have access to unique schemes. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, want to sell your current home or are a key worker, we have an offer that suits you. 
 
Our low deposit schemes are designed to help you buy your dream home without worrying about the deposit. We can boost it up and support you along the way. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we offer a 5% deposit contribution to help you get on the ladder. 
 
Time for a change? Selling your home with our help to sell schemes is easy. You can forget about estate agent fees and enjoy your new home while we do the legwork. If you’re a key worker, you can benefit from our Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme. 
 
Browse our wide range of new homes in Jesmond and take advantage of fantastic offers for a stress-free move, just like you deserve. Whether you’re looking for your first home or a new home for your growing family, our North East property guide is here to help.