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Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland

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About

Amble sits at the mouth of the River Coquet, a working harbour town with a strong maritime focus. The town is a gateway to Coquet Island, a protected RSPB reserve visible from the shore. Its layout includes a functional harbour, a marina, and a promenade leading to a small, sandy beach. The weekly market and fish huts selling local catch are central features of the town's economy.

Inland, Shilbottle is a former mining village characterised by its rows of stone-built houses and community-focused amenities around the village green. Swarland is a smaller, linear settlement known for its planned estate layout and adjacent forestry plantations. The area is connected by agricultural land and minor roads, with the A1068 providing the main arterial link through these distinct communities.

Area overview

On average Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland is £46,161 per year. There are 7 schools in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland is home to around 12,641 people, with a population density of about 123.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland Population
12,641
Population density
123.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.27(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.69(-24%)
Public order
6.57(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.33(-44%)
Other theft
3.72(-38%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,365
97.83%
Other White
83
0.66%
Irish
37
0.29%
Other Asian
20
0.16%
Chinese
19
0.15%
Total population: 12,639

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,482
32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,924
17.68%
No qualifications
1,908
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,495
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,029
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 10,881

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,700
45.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,469
24.88%
Social rents from council
665
11.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
582
9.86%
Other social rented
308
5.22%
Total households: 5,904

Property prices in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached87£385,000
Flats4£120,000
Semi-Detached53£220,000
Terraced66£185,500

10 years median price trend in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland.

All postcodes in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland

NE650EL

Wellwood Street

NE659AH

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650GR

Bamburgh Close

NE650BG

Blackwood Street

NE659DD

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650QU

Philip Drive

NE659HJ

Old Park Road

NE650UY

Lysander Court

NE650QQ

St Lawrence Avenue

NE659DS

Rochester Drive

NE650SW

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650HY

Priory Park

NE662XU

St James Road

NE650PB

West Crescent

NE659XD

Acklington Road

NE650UH

Amble West with Warkworth

NE662YQ

The Square

NE659BY

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650TL

The Guildens

NE650UZ

Riverbank

NE650PA

High Street

NE659DB

Churchill Way

NE662HP

Shilbottle

NE650GS

Etal Drive

NE659BT

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659TP

Togston Crescent

NE659JZ

Hudsons Croft

NE650FF

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659PP

Main Street

NE659JJ

The Old Quarry

NE659PA

Victory Drive

NE659BB

Ferny Bank

NE650JF

Amble

NE662XE

Castle View

NE650RT

Anne Crescent

NE659ND

Low Chesters

NE659AQ

Guyzance Village

NE650QY

Andrew Drive

NE650QX

Anne Crescent

NE662XT

Widows Row

NE659NA

Chester Well

NE650SF

Island View

NE659AY

Cheeveley Steading

NE650BJ

Brinkburn Place

NE659LA

Shilbottle

NE659NQ

West View

NE662UR

Kiln Lonnen

NE650DH

Turner Street

NE650SJ

Charles Road

NE650XS

Amble West with Warkworth

NE662HQ

Longdyke Farm Cottages

NE650AP

Harbour Road

NE662XW

Grange Road

NE650BZ

Queen Street

NE650UJ

Castle Street

NE650AZ

Bay View

NE650EH

Lindisfarne Road

NE650HG

Priory Park

NE650AQ

Newburgh Street

NE650QJ

Churchill Avenue

NE659XA

Guyzance Avenue

NE662YP

Deanmoor Road

NE659XE

Acklington Road

NE659BG

Cherry Tree Drive

NE650XN

Millers Close

NE659HW

Longhorsley

NE650UX

Brewery Lane

NE659BH

Dairy Court

NE659BN

The Village

NE650UB

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650PL

Percy Street

NE650UU

Youngers Terrace

NE659HX

Shilbottle

NE650PF

West Drive

NE650EP

Wellwood Street

NE650QG

Leslie Drive

NE659FL

Cheviot Meadows

NE662UP

Fallodon Avenue

NE650DL

Heron Lane

NE650PW

Bridge Street

NE659FJ

Southfields

NE650RE

Glendale

NE650FG

Wellwood Street

NE659JS

Kenmore Road

NE650PR

Ivy Street

NE650EN

Wellwood Street

NE650RH

Glendale

NE662XD

Coquet View

NE650ZR

Lundy Row

NE650RF

Redesdale

NE650FZ

Warkworth Way

NE662YD

Church Terrace

NE659BZ

Quarry Avenue

NE659LE

Alnwick Fords

NE650SY

Woodlands

NE650TJ

Guilden Road

NE659PN

Main Street

NE659JB

Douglas Crescent

NE659JW

Leamington Lane

NE650ZA

Montagu Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.