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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 46 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
46
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
20.88(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.96(-21%)
Public order
7.12(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.25(-48%)
Other theft
3.4(-48%)
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 219 recent sales, the median property price is £249,950 in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Detached91£372,500
Flats4£113,000
Semi-Detached50£211,250
Terraced74£188,500

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

NE650NW

Bisley Road

NE650SU

Wellfield

NE650TQ

Morwick Road

NE650WR

The Steadings

NE650WW

Marina West

NE650XE

St Lawrence Terrace

NE650BN

Turner Street

NE650BX

Queen Street

NE650EL

Wellwood Street

NE650GA

Robsons Way

NE650TE

Morwick Road

NE650ZD

Roseate View

NE659FJ

Southfields

NE659FR

Paddock View

NE659HT

Riverside

NE659JJ

The Old Quarry

NE662HY

Colliers Close

NE662JB

Farne Road

NE662YJ

Shilbottle

NE650AS

Ladbroke Street

NE650DL

Heron Lane

NE650LN

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650LX

Albert Street

NE650NX

Allison Street

NE650RL

Coquetdale

NE650SF

Island View

NE650ZA

Montagu Avenue

NE659DB

Churchill Way

NE659LD

Shilbottle

NE650DH

Turner Street

NE650EB

Wellwood Street

NE650EU

Second Avenue

NE650FL

Mooring Place

NE650GB

Sylvias Close

NE650GW

Charles Road

NE650JP

Hauxley Lane

NE650SQ

Charles Road

NE659EA

Riverside

NE659HN

Riverside

NE662HF

Percy Road

NE650NP

Bisley Road

NE650BL

Fontburn

NE650PE

Coquet Enterprise Park

NE650QT

Leslie Drive

NE650UU

Youngers Terrace

NE659AD

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659LL

Shilbottle

NE659NY

Main Street

NE659PS

Victoria Terrace

NE659PZ

Main Street

NE662XW

Grange Road

NE650ET

Middleton Street

NE650FE

Earls Grove

NE650JN

Kirkwell Cottages

NE659AE

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659LN

Shilbottle

NE659LW

Shilbottle

NE659PG

Hardy Close

NE662UH

Blackthorn Way

NE650LA

St Marks Court

NE650RF

Redesdale

NE650RN

Coquetdale

NE659LY

The Coppice

NE659NP

Mouldshaugh Lane

NE659PD

Fairlands Close

NE650AD

Lime Street

NE650GG

Sheilas Close

NE650JE

Gibson Street

NE650LL

The Wynd

NE650PW

Bridge Street

NE650YE

Station Road

NE659UA

Burtons Yard

NE662JJ

Tyelaw Meadows

NE659BZ

Quarry Avenue

NE650HT

Druridge Bay

NE659TP

Togston Crescent

NE650BB

Marine Road

NE650PG

Castle View

NE650SA

Links Avenue

NE659AH

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659AY

Cheeveley Steading

NE659DD

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659NQ

West View

NE659QS

Springwood

NE659TT

Gordon Terrace

NE659UB

Togston Terrace

NE662XX

Farne Road

NE650FS

Kittiwake Place

NE650JH

Mariners View

NE650JJ

Amble

NE650LQ

Victoria Villas

NE650NZ

High Street

NE650PP

Windsor Terrace

NE650QR

Stephenson Road

NE650TS

Barns Road

NE659BX

Acklington Drive

NE659DA

St Omer Road

NE659DW

Bertram Court

NE659PR

Main Street

NE662XD

Coquet View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.