Ellington village has a population of 2,290 and is located approximately 8 miles to the northeast of Morpeth at the junction of the C110 and C122 roads. The village, situated about 1 mile from the coast, has close links with the nearby Ellington Colliery and has experienced considerable expansion in the 1970's and 1980's mainly through the development of the Highthorne housing estate. Click here for map.

Village facilities include a first school, a community hall, local shops, library, public house and playing fields. A regular bus service operates to Newcastle, Ashington and Alnwick.