Expert commercial mortgage brokers serving businesses and commercial property investors across Northumberland. Access competitive rates on commercial mortgages, development finance, and bridging loans in Morpeth, Blyth, Alnwick, Ashington, Cramlington, Hexham, Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Northumberland offers commercial property investors access to 7 distinct markets with a combined population of 151,031. Average commercial yields of 6.3% (ranging from 5.1% to 8.0%) and 13.1% five-year price growth demonstrate the region’s investment appeal. Key sectors driving occupier demand include Retail, Healthcare, Professional Services.
| Property Type | Regional Average (£ psf) |
|---|---|
| Office (Grade A) | £11 psf |
| Office (Grade B) | £7 psf |
| Retail (Prime) | £16 psf |
| Industrial (Prime) | £5 psf |
Regional averages across 7 locations. Q1 2026 estimates.
Morpeth is the county town of Northumberland, an attractive market town on the River Wansbeck with a 13th-century chantry, a clocktower, and a vibrant Northumberland Food Festival. The town has grown as a commuter base for Newcastle and serves as the administrative hub for Northumberland County Council, with a premium property market for the region.
Blyth is a Northumberland port town being transformed by the offshore renewable energy sector, with the Port of Blyth becoming a major hub for offshore wind farm operations and maintenance. The town's industrial heritage is being reimagined through energy transition, and the Northumberland Line rail reopening will dramatically improve connectivity to Newcastle.
Alnwick is a stunning Northumberland market town dominated by Alnwick Castle (the Duke of Northumberland's seat, famously used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films) and the Alnwick Garden, which together attract over 800,000 visitors annually. The town has a charming cobbled marketplace, one of the world's largest secondhand bookshops (Barter Books), and a premium commercial property market for North East England.
Ashington was once the world's largest mining village and is known as the birthplace of footballers Jackie Milburn and Bobby and Jack Charlton. The town has transitioned from coal mining and is seeing significant regeneration, including the restored Ashington-Blyth rail line (Northumberland Line) which will provide direct services to Newcastle for the first time in decades.
Cramlington is a Northumberland new town developed since the 1960s, positioned between Newcastle and the Northumberland coast. The town has a significant industrial estate and retail park, and its practical layout with good A19/A1 connectivity makes it attractive for logistics and distribution businesses. The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital is a major employer.
Hexham is a beautiful Northumberland market town with a magnificent 7th-century abbey and a medieval Moot Hall marketplace that has traded for over 800 years. The town serves as the gateway to Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site and has one of the most attractive town centres in northern England, with a thriving independent retail and food scene.
Berwick-upon-Tweed is England's most northerly town, sitting on the Scottish border with a remarkable set of Elizabethan walls, a stunning Royal Border Bridge by Robert Stephenson, and a history of changing hands between England and Scotland 14 times. The town has a distinctive Anglo-Scottish character and serves as a gateway to both Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
We offer a complete range of commercial property finance solutions across all locations in Northumberland.