The aging and somewhat run-down housing stock of the village was demolished in 1971, and the inhabitants re-housed in more modern accommodation in Amble, onto an estate named the Radcliffe estate.
The aging and somewhat run-down, colliery-owned housing stock of the village was demolished in 1971 to allow for opencast operations. The inhabitants that had not already moved voluntarily to take advantage of better housing, were relocated to Amble, onto an estate named the Radcliffe estate.