Elemore by Bellway Homes (North East)

Residents of Elemore are around a 10-minute drive away from exciting leisure attractions. Houghton Sports and Wellness Centre offers an impressive range of indoor and outdoor fitness facilities and classes. Live entertainment is found at Sunderland Live Arena, host to a plethora of different acts shown regularly. For relaxing days on the golf course, Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club is a par 72 course overlooking impressive views and a restaurant.

When looking to spend time in nature, Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve provides visitors with three peaceful walking trails, children's interactive entertainment, birdwatching facilities, and an on-site caf?. Additionally, Hetton Lyons Country Park boasts a selection of activities, from walking, cycling, and water sports to fishing, play parks, and football facilities. A 15-minute drive takes residents to Herrington Park - which features scenic walking routes, panoramic city views and Penshaw Monument - as well as Seaham beach, famed for its beautiful sea glass.

City attractions are found in Durham eight miles away, Sunderland 11 miles away, and Newcastle 19 miles away.

The high street is a convenient five-minute walk away, with amenities including a pharmacy, a local butcher, a children's play caf?, a convenience store, and a range of eateries. In addition, one mile away from the homes is Elemore Garden Centre and Coffee Shop. For wider shopping needs, a grocery superstore and discount retail store are just a 10-minute drive away in central Houghton le Spring, as well as several public houses, a popular Indian restaurant, and a caf?.

Dalton Park is an eight-minute drive away, the outlet providing over 65 popular brands, as well as dining options, a seven-screen cinema, and fuel station.

Durham city centre is a 20-minute drive away, and Newcastle is around 22 miles away, both cities boasting an eclectic mix of independent and chain retailers. Notably in Newcastle, Eldon Square offers more than 140 stores, in addition to ample restaurants. Grainger Market, a picturesque hall dating back to 1835, is home to a vibrant shopping and dining scene.

Those with children of primary school age benefit from being only a six-minute walk away from Easington Lane Primary School, and around a five-minute drive from Hetton Primary School and East Rainton Primary School.

Older children can attend Hetton Academy one-and-a-half miles away and Seaham high school a 12-mintue drive away.

There are ample further education options to choose from, one of the closest being East Durham College a 13-minute drive away. A little further out are Barbara Priestman Academy and Tyne College, both of which are around 10 miles away.

Those looking to pursue higher education in the local area have the advantage of The University of Durham 17 minutes away when driving, Teesside University around 23 miles away, and The University of Sunderland half an hour's drive away. Meanwhile, both The University of Newcastle and Northumbria University are around a 40-minute drive away.

Residents are a nine-minute drive away from the A690, with routes to Durham, Houghton le Spring, and Sunderland. In addition, the A1 is around an 11-minute drive away, offering a straightforward route into Newcastle through Chester le Street.

Seaham Railway Station is a 12-minute drive away, Durham Station is only eight miles away, and Chester le Street Station is reachable in a 20-minute drive. As a stop on the East Coast Main Line, Durham and Chester le Street connect to locations across the country. Meanwhile, Seaham has local links from Newcastle to Middlesbrough.

Local public transport extends to bus routes. Murton Lane bus stop is just a one-minute walk away with links through to Peterlee and Sunderland. Jubilee Square bus stop - a six-minute walk away - has routes through to South Hetton and East Rainton.

Air travel is possible at Teeside International Airport a 40-minute drive away or Newcastle Airport 24 miles away. Additionally, the Porty of Tyne - a 25-minute drive away - offers daily ferries to Amsterdam.

Seaham (4.2 miles)

Distances are straight line measurements from centre of postcode

Residents at Elemore join the friendly community of Houghton-le-Spring, a town conveniently nestled between Durham city centre and the Durham Heritage Coast.

The development has excellent transport links, including easy access to both the A1 and A19, as well as entertaining leisure and useful shopping opportunities.

This development will fall under the administration of Sunderland City Council.