From lively cities to pretty villages, rolling countryside and breath taking coastline, the area we cover has so much to offer.
Education
The North East offers excellent education opportunities alongside a fantastic quality of family life. Our area is home to prestigious universities such as the University of York, Durham University, and Newcastle University. There are also outstanding institutions for Health and Social Care such as Teesside University and the Coventry University Scarborough.
Housing
There are many well-connected residential areas across the North East, from rural and coastal properties with stunning views to family town houses in the heart of thriving communities. Locations close to York, Durham and Whitby offer easy access to cultural activities with historic buildings, art galleries and museums, while Newcastle is famous for its bustling nightlife.
The average housing costs in the North East are typically lower than the rest of the UK. There are plenty of options for people choosing to live here, with properties to suit all budgets and good access to major travel routes. Our area is the perfect option if you’re taking your first steps into the property ladder, or if you’re looking to find a unique property or renovation project at a fantastic price.
Places to visit
While living in the North East you have plenty of opportunities to explore all it has to offer. Whether it’s surfing on the coastline of the Tees Valley or a family day out at the Jorvik Viking Centre in York, you’ll never be short of things to do or places to visit.
Most major cities and towns in our region are less than an hour’s travel away from each other, so it’s easy to get around by car or public transport. A shopping trip in York is just 50 minutes from Scarborough or a one hour journey from Teesside. You’ll also be surprised by the close proximity of our towns and cities to peaceful countryside – Middlesbrough is a stone’s throw from the North York Moors National Park, with dozens of country walks and local villages to explore on your doorstep.
