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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

NE662HZ

West End

NE650EF

Edwin Street

NE659DZ

Blackwood Place

NE650AD

Lime Street

NE650BS

Amble

NE650ZD

Roseate View

NE659TT

Gordon Terrace

NE650FA

Knights Road

NE659NG

Benlaw Grove

NE659PL

Prospect Close

NE659LT

Alnwick Fords

NE650HS

Druridge Bay

NE650DR

Bridge Street

NE650FS

Kittiwake Place

NE650XB

Bridge Street

NE650DT

Dilston Terrace

NE650NR

Westfield

NE650ZB

Barony Close

NE659LD

Shilbottle

NE659LW

Shilbottle

NE650AG

Percy Street

NE662HR

Station Road

NE659DX

Wardle Close

NE659PX

Main Street

NE650XW

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650HR

Green Lane

NE659DY

Melrose Way

NE650HL

Amble West with Warkworth

NE662DQ

Town Foot Rise

NE650SH

Cheviotdale

NE650TU

Watershaugh Road

NE650GE

Marjories Close

NE650SQ

Charles Road

NE650QZ

Anne Crescent

NE659LF

Alnwick Fords

NE650PQ

Sandyway

NE662XL

Grange Road

NE659HN

Riverside

NE650UW

Castle Street

NE662HS

Station Road

NE659JT

Studley Drive

NE659NP

Mouldshaugh Lane

NE659QU

Kenmore Croft

NE650NA

Albert Street

NE650QL

Anderson Crescent

NE650TS

Barns Road

NE650FB

Coquet Street

NE662JA

West End

NE650AL

Leazes Street

NE650BU

North Street

NE650SA

Links Avenue

NE650PU

Leslie Drive

NE650XA

Bridge Street

NE650TG

Morwick Road

NE650NZ

High Street

NE659BX

Acklington Drive

NE650DD

Queen Street

NE662XB

Sea View

NE650NT

Acklington Street

NE659UZ

Togston Road

NE662XA

Hawthorn Terrace

NE659HP

Longhorsley

NE650EX

First Avenue

NE650SB

Links Road

NE650YP

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650YN

Lingfield Close

NE659HB

The Lea

NE659JY

Alnwick Fords

NE650AN

Broomhill Street

NE650UR

Dial Place

NE659NL

The Oval

NE650US

New Barns Way

NE659PE

Field House Close

NE659JD

Park Road

NE650NL

Castle View

NE659NU

Main Street

NE650ZX

Amble

NE659AL

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659LZ

Low Pastures

NE650TW

The Mains Farm

NE659EY

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650ET

Middleton Street

NE650SN

Old Helsay

NE650GZ

Rivergreen

NE650XE

St Lawrence Terrace

NE650XF

Hermitage Drive

NE650JJ

Amble

NE659AT

Shilbottle

NE650TE

Morwick Road

NE650WU

Beal Bank

NE659DU

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650RD

Charles Road

NE662YB

West End

NE650NH

Woodbine Street

NE650DY

Church Street

NE659NT

Main Street

NE662FU

Telford Way

NE650BB

Marine Road

NE650QW

Burton Road

NE659JN

Percy Drive

Data Sources

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