Tyne and Wear is one of the most beautiful and diverse counties in the North East, offering beautiful golden beaches, miles of Green Belt as well as the iconic bridges over the River Tyne and the Angel of the North.
The county has five boroughs, which all have their own unique characters. If you’re looking for a slower pace of life, North Tyneside and South Tyneside are awash with miles of sandy beaches, coastal towns and villages. North Tyneside is well known for its quiet beaches and golf courses, while South Tyneside has popular seaside resorts and a rich Roman history.
Your new home in Birtley has location on its side. It's on the edge of a great network of cities, but on the doorstep of open countryside and fantastic moorland walks. Birtley has a great community spirit and a bustling high street with a choice of supermarkets, chemists, pet shops, DIY stores plus cafes and a choice of pubs.
There's a choice of primary schools in the town, and a large engineering firm still offers great opportunities for employment. If you'd like to explore the cities nearby, a bus service operates every 15 minutes between Newcastle and Durham making commuting easy. If you'd like a big night out or excellent shopping, your new house in Birtley is also a short drive to Gateshead, Newcastle and Sunderland.
Sharing the iconic Millennium Bridge to connect to Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead is a popular destination for homebuyers. Despite being on the outskirts of a major city, it doesn’t hide in its shadows. This town maintains its own identity - a busy hub with unique charm and a tight-knit community feel.
New build houses in Gateshead
If you crave the countryside, an escape to the coastline or the energy of a vibrant city, Gateshead offers it all. Whether you’re a professional or retiree, a first-time buyer or looking for your next family home, Persimmon can help you find the perfect new build.
One of the most desirable postcodes in Newcastle, Gosforth is a metropolitan suburb that still has a close-knit small-town vibe. Traditional country pubs, welcoming cafes with art deco stained-glass, pizzerias overlooking pleasant parks filled with playing children.
Your new house has easy access to Newcastle City Centre, great schools and the seven-acre park, home to a racecourse, two golf courses and a nature reserve, all close to your new build. The Regent Centre is a commercial hub providing excellent employment from many of Britain’s best-known brands. Plus, the A1 with easy links to London and the North, is just down the road.
Perched on the south bank of the Tyne, and once a proud ship building community, the characterful Newcastle suburb of Hebburn has a proud history of making Tyneside great. The suburb, which is nestled between Jarrow and Bill Quay, is just seven miles from the City Centre and benefits from excellent transport links.
Aside from a close community, your new build has a good mix of shops lining the bustling high street, from your go-to supermarkets to quirky little independent stores. And if you're up for a bit of a browse, the Mountbatten Shopping Centre nearby has big name brands, cafes and bars, all under one roof.
Houghton le Spring is a small town with a great community, a good range of amenities and excellent transport connections to nearby Sunderland and Durham. Thanks to its excellent value, it’s extremely popular with families and first-time buyers, and with surrounding cities in easy reach, it’s a great choice for professionals.
New build homes in Houghton le Spring
Houghton le Spring is a great location for homebuyers. Containing all the essential amenities, it also has great transport links to surrounding cities and larger towns for work, leisure and shopping.
Newbottle is a friendly tight-knit community between Sunderland on the coast and inland Chester-le-Street. Once a proud mining town, it is now home to a major Football Association training facility, the Russell Foster Football Centre.
There are great facilities on the doorstep including a couple of pubs, a workingmen’s club, a newsagent, a Post Office and a convenience store. There’s a local primary school which serves the village and surrounding areas. If you need to commute, Sunderland (6 miles) is just a half-hour bus journey or Durham (9 miles) is just 20 minutes by car.
Newcastle Great Park is one of the newest suburbs in the vibrant city of Newcastle. Located to the North of the city, between North Kenton and Hazlerigg, your new build home is ideally placed for easy commuting, surrounded by beautiful countryside and dramatic National Parks.
Your new house benefits from new schools, new shops and supermarkets. The wide-open streets are landscaped and overlooked by a collection of stylishly designed homes with gorgeous high-spec interiors. Newcastle City Centre is just five miles down the road, while the A1 gives you access to easy commutes to Durham, Darlington and Middlesbrough.
A new build home in Newcastle means you have the best of both worlds - the culture of a cosmopolitan city with easy access to the countryside and stunning beaches. As the largest city in the North East, it offers modern amenities and facilities, stunning architecture and a great community feel. It’s often said that the friendly attitude of the people makes the city, but that’s just one of many aspects that make it a great place to live.
Buying a new build house in Newcastle
With a walkable city centre and great transport links, you’ll easily be able to explore and enjoy all that the city has to offer. It has plenty to attract first-time buyers, families and people looking for somewhere to retire to - find your place in the city with a Persimmon Home.
Nestled along the scenic northeast coast of England, Sunderland lies within the county of Tyne and Wear. From its connections to major cities, easy access to the great outdoors or its storied industrial past, this is a city that people love calling home.
New build houses in Sunderland
Purchasing a new build home here offers the very best in education, entertainment and outdoor lifestyle, all on your doorstep. This perfect fusion of city, community and seaside explains the surge in popularity for those purchasing a new build here - from first time buyers and rightsizers to families.
Discover the charm and convenience of living in a new build in Wallsend with Persimmon. From its rich heritage and fantastic connections, to its easy access to the coast, there's something for everyone in this hidden gem of a town.
New build houses in Wallsend
It offers a blend of historical allure, ongoing development and modern amenities, making it an increasingly popular place for many homebuyers looking to live in the North Tyneside area. If you do choose this town as your new home, you’ll quickly feel a part of a great community.
Whitburn is a pretty coastal town located in a beautiful unspoilt location, between South Shields to the north and Sunderland to the south. Famous for its 18th-century windmill.
The beautiful beaches stretch for miles with panoramic views across the sea. There are both doctors and dental surgeries; a nursery, two primary schools and a secondary school. Local shops include a small supermarket, a Post Office, hairdressers, cafes and pubs as well - as vets and dog groomers. If you’re looking for a slower pace of life, a new house could be for you.
