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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

NE650FN

Anchorage Place

NE650RR

Anne Crescent

NE650RS

Coquetdale

NE650TT

Watershaugh Road

NE650YH

Station Cottages

NE650YN

Lingfield Close

NE659DJ

Townsend Court

NE662EW

Fairfield View

NE662UN

Lee Avenue

NE662YF

North Side

NE659AL

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659AU

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659JB

Douglas Crescent

NE659PL

Prospect Close

NE650JQ

Gloster Park

NE650LP

Lambs Terrace

NE650UD

Coquet Lodge Cottage

NE650YS

Heather Grove

NE650ZF

Guillemot Road

NE659AQ

Guyzance Village

NE662XP

South Side

NE650HJ

Gloster Hill

NE650RB

Glendale

NE659PT

Main Street

NE662HW

Shilbottle

NE662UY

Beech Estate

NE650DS

Station Cottages

NE650DT

Dilston Terrace

NE650FU

Fulmar Drive

NE650SZ

Beal Bank

NE650YB

Station Road

NE650YP

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659BN

The Village

NE659NN

South Lane

NE650PL

Percy Street

NE650UH

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650WJ

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659LE

Alnwick Fords

NE650AJ

Ocean Road

NE650HL

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650JS

Hauxley Links

NE650TD

Morwick Road

NE650ZR

Lundy Row

NE659BP

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659DH

Dene Close

NE659HD

Sandy Close

NE659HH

Lady Hamilton Drive

NE659JL

The Avenue

NE659LB

Shilbottle

NE650AW

Runciman Way

NE650BD

Panhaven Road

NE650BT

North View

NE650FX

Pelican Road

NE650GR

Bamburgh Close

NE650JB

Main Street

NE650LH

The Wynd

NE650QY

Andrew Drive

NE650TN

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650WH

Southmead

NE659BS

The Paddock

NE659NR

Longhorsley

NE659PH

Riddell Close

NE659TW

Togston Road

NE662UZ

Fairfield Road

NE662XY

Selby Road

NE662YQ

The Square

NE650ZQ

Cromer Gardens

NE650LD

High Street

NE650NB

Marks Bridge

NE650QB

Melrose Gardens

NE650TB

Beal Bank

NE650TW

The Mains Farm

NE650YF

Amble West with Warkworth

NE662XB

Sea View

NE662YG

Leatherland Road

NE650JZ

West Close

NE650NU

Scott Street

NE650QU

Philip Drive

NE650SL

Bridge View

NE650TU

Watershaugh Road

NE659BA

Dawnway Drive

NE659DQ

Park View

NE659JQ

The Square

NE659JY

Alnwick Fords

NE659LU

The Larches

NE662YD

Church Terrace

NE650JX

The Beeches

NE650QQ

St Lawrence Avenue

NE650RE

Glendale

NE650TG

Morwick Road

NE659AT

Shilbottle

NE659BH

Dairy Court

NE659BQ

The Avenue

NE659DT

Robson Grove

NE659QT

Kenmore Drive

NE650DJ

Coquet Street

NE650LG

Victoria Place

NE650LY

Albert Street

NE650UR

Dial Place

NE650XW

Amble West with Warkworth

Data Sources

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