Why move to Consett?
At 270m above sea level, Consett sits high on the edge of the Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is positioned on the banks of the River Derwent and the Derwent Reservoir is a popular local beauty spot and one of the biggest inland waters in England.
Consett was previously the cradle of the British steel industry and has seen a great deal of regeneration since these times.
Transport and Travel
There are many major A roads within the area. Consett is linked to Newcastle by the A692 and A694 roads. From there it is easy to pick up the A1 (M). The A68 links Consett with Edinburgh and Darlington; and links to the A69 to go west to Carlisle and the M6.
There is a good bus service in the area and the closest International Airport is Newcastle which is 19 miles away.
Parks and Recreation
There is a leisure centre and many sporting facilities in the town as well as the Empire Theatre wich hosts concerts, comedy and film. The Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club offers sailing, windsurfing and fishing. Beamish Open Air Museum, 10 miles away, takes you back in time to the early 20th century, depicting the lives of local, ordinary people.
Consett also sits on the famous coast-to-coast cycle path.
The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is right on the doorstep, offering breath-taking views of the local countryside and Millshields and Pow Hill Country Parks, both close to Consett, are also two of the best places in England to watch the night sky, thanks to a lack of light pollution.
Schools
There are numerous schools and educational establishments for children of all ages in the area, some of which have benefitted from recent local investment, including Consett Academy.
Restaurants and Shopping
You will find many shops, cafes, local stores and high-street favourites in the town centre. There is also a retail park offering supermarkets, high-street chains and DIY superstores. You can also find local produce at numerous farm shops and regular farmers' markets.
Housing Market
The town centre offers stone-built terraces and period semis, which are usually two or three-bedroomed and close to the local amenities. Further into the suburbs are the family, modern style homes which have been newly built as part of Consett’s redevelopment. Slightly further afield are the more spacious, stone-built period homes with generous gardens and original features.
There has been a large number of new homes built in and around Consett in the last 10 years drawing many families and first-time buyers to the area. Furthermore, a multi-million-pound residential development was given the green light in 2022 which will see a mix of 288 three to five-bedroomed bungalows, semi-detached and detached houses on a 17-hectare site on the edge of the town.
The outlying villages offer good country-style homes, some with stunning views across the Pennines and Tyne Valley.
