Welcome to Bamburgh
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Bamburgh is a village and civil parish on the coast of Northumberland, England. It had a population of 454 in 2001, decreasing to 414 at the 2011 census. The village is notable for the nearby Bamburgh Castle, a castle which was the seat of the former Kings of Northumbria, and for its association with the Victorian era heroine Grace Darling, who is buried there. The extensive beach by the village was awarded the Blue Flag rural beach award in 2005. The Bamburgh Dunes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, stand behind the beach. Bamburgh is popular with holidaymakers and is within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. An electoral ward of the same name exists. This ward includes Belford and also stretches south to Ellingham with a total population taken at the 2011 census of 4,846.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,582 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
324 (2021) |
Density |
20 people/km2 |
Mean age |
53.4 |
Ward |
Bamburgh |
District |
Northumberland |
Postcodes |
NE69 |
ONS ID |
E04010737 |
Council
Contact details for Bamburgh Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Bamburgh Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Bamburgh Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Bamburgh Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Bamburgh Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bamburgh Parish.
Local News
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Northumberland campsite operator prosecuted after contaminated drinking water found in tests
Published: 4th Apr 2024
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Bamburgh business says Easter power cut cost thousands
Published: 2nd Apr 2024
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Photographer captures stunning Milky Way image from Bamburgh in Northumberland
Published: 10th Apr 2024