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Newcastle-upon-Tyne is the largest city in the North-East of England, and is rich in historical interest and exciting modern development. Now a unitary authority, the city is bordered by Gateshead to the south, North Tyneside and South Tyneside to the east, and the county of Northumberland to the north. The city itself has a population of just over a quarter of a million, but its close links to these neighbouring boroughs makes the regional population far larger. As well as offering the attractions of a large and lively city, Newcastle is surrounded by stunning countryside: the magnificent coastline to the east, the beautiful Northumbrian landscape to the north and west, and the historic county of Durham further south. The city has enjoyed successful regeneration and development over recent decades, and as such offers many attractive homes for sale. With good road, rail, bus and air links, particularly the Newcastle Metro system, many outlying towns and villages are also recommended as places to look for property to buy.

Newcastle is well-known for its fun-loving, party atmosphere. It has excellent cultural and recreational amenities, and is particularly renowned for its exciting night-life. Indeed, according to the DKNY Energy Index, it ranks as the fifth most exciting city in the UK! The city boasts many attractions, with good shops, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, museums, theatres and concert venues. It also contains a number of parks and green spaces, including Town Moor, Jesmond Dene and Leazes Park. It is proud of its strong sporting tradition, being home to football and rugby clubs, the Great North Run, and many other sporting events. Above all, the importance of the River Tyne to the area is perhaps symbolised by its most famous landmark, the Tyne Bridge.

Newcastle has a 2000 year history, and its Roman, Norman and Medieval past is evident in its many historic sites of interest: Hadrian¹s Wall and nearby Roman forts, the Norman castle, and Medieval cathedral, to name a few. Growing rich from the export of coal, the city¹s prosperity increased in the 19th century thanks to the shipbuilding and heavy engineering industries located on Tyneside. With the decline of heavy industries during the last century, Newcastle suffered from post-industrial slump, leading to a period of depression and economic decline.

The past 15 years has, however, restored the reputation of Newcastle, which has witnessed considerable economic regeneration. Despite more impoverished inner city areas to the west and east, the centre is now flourishing, and the recent rapid increase in investment in the region has led to new and expanding companies arriving in the area. The regenerated Quayside area, which includes the Baltic Art Centre, as well as the new Millennium Bridge are both testimony to its new, confident outlook.

Property in and around Newcastle is varied, so there is a range of houses for sale, as well as properties to rent. The city itself contains numerous Victorian and Georgian buildings; many of these have been converted into one-bedroomed or two-bedroomed apartments, and many others provide attractive traditional detached, semi-detached and terraced houses. More modern housing is also available to buy, and in recent years the city has witnessed significant investment in property development. The recently restored Quayside area is a particularly sought-after place to live, consisting of both residential housing and leisure amenities by the waterfront. New homes are also being built in and around Newcastle, with a number of land agents in the area specialising in both residential and business developments. They can advise on land for sale in the area and current property developments.

Home to two universities, Newcastle also offers a range of student accommodation. Many apartments to rent can be found in the city centre, and letting agents can advise on rental details. Other popular areas for student property are Fenham, close to the Medical School to the west of the city, and Jesmond and Sandyford, both close to the University of Newcastle. Spital Tongues is another area close to the university, though with fewer student properties for rent. The city¹s good bus and metro links make areas further out of the city also convenient for student rents, such as Gosforth and Heaton.

A property search on the internet or a visit to estate agents in Newcastle will soon bring details of the wide range of properties for sale in the Newcastle area. The suburbs of Jesmond, to the north-east of the city, and Gosforth, to the north, are popular areas to live, particularly for families, and contain predominantly Victorian buildings. Large detached townhouses can be found here, as well as two or three-bedroomed terraced or semi-detached houses. Fenham, Walker and Heaton are also a convenient distance from the city centre, and Newcastle¹s Metro system means that areas even further out still have easy transport links to the centre. Examples are Chapel Park, Chapel House and Killingworth which contain newer estates and would therefore be suitable for those looking for new homes. Kingston Park is also a popular with families, having good local schools, and Kenton and Denton are other areas worth exploring.

The boroughs adjoining Newcastle also offer attractive places to live within easy commuting distance of Newcastle. Gateshead lies just south of the river, and the Tyne bridges and good transport links allow quick access to the city centre. With good local amenities, the suburbs of Low Fell and Whickham are popular, and further into County Durham the villages of Lamesley, Kibblesworth, Sunniside and Ryton all contain a variety of detached and semi-detached houses.

In North Tyneside, the resorts of Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and Cullercoats offer both Victorian housing and new homes. Many people find that their large, sandy beaches make this a particularly attractive area to live. Slightly inland, North Shields has seen much recent development and so contains many modern houses for sale. South Tyneside includes the coastal resort of South Shields, while inland Hebburn and Jarrow offer both traditional and newer housing. Larger, more expensive properties may be found in Cleadon or West Boldon. All these have good transport links to the city of Newcastle, and estate agents in Newcastle can give details of properties to buy or rent in the area.

To the west of Newcastle, pretty villages can be found around Corbridge and Hexham. These are within access of the city via the A69, while the A1 links the city to the coastal and rural beauty of Northumberland. Villages around Morpeth would all be suitable for those looking for more rural living and some may even consider commuting from as far north as Alnwick, about a 45 minute drive to Newcastle.

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