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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

NE650TN

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650JS

Hauxley Links

NE650AH

John Street

NE650QR

Stephenson Road

NE650NB

Marks Bridge

NE650SS

The Butts

NE650QS

Leslie Drive

NE650TX

Watershaugh Road

NE662EW

Fairfield View

NE659NS

Longhorsley

NE650YH

Station Cottages

NE659JU

Shilbottle

NE659NX

Longhorsley

NE650NQ

Central Avenue

NE650UF

Magdalene Fields

NE659HD

Sandy Close

NE650FT

Tern Row

NE662UX

Ashfield Terrace

NE650RU

Anne Crescent

NE659AR

Shilbottle

NE650LX

Albert Street

NE650LA

St Marks Court

NE650QP

Burton Road

NE650ST

The Butts

NE659AU

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650SL

Bridge View

NE650NF

Acklington Road

NE650FY

Ford Crescent

NE659HS

Cowslip Hill

NE650LP

Lambs Terrace

NE659PZ

Main Street

NE650ES

King Edward Street

NE650YF

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659FY

Gorse View

NE650FW

Cormorant Place

NE650SU

Wellfield

NE650HH

The Wynd

NE662XQ

Grange Road

NE650RP

Andrew Drive

NE650XT

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659NH

Davison Avenue

NE659EA

Riverside

NE650BT

North View

NE659JR

Nelson Drive

NE650PY

St Cuthberts Avenue

NE650JH

Mariners View

NE662UY

Beech Estate

NE650WH

Southmead

NE659YW

Togston Court

NE662JJ

Tyelaw Meadows

NE650FJ

Cove Way

NE650RQ

Alndale

NE662XY

Selby Road

NE650JQ

Gloster Park

NE659AD

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650LW

Eastgarth Avenue

NE650RS

Coquetdale

NE650UL

Castle Street

NE650BE

Sea View

NE650SE

Island View

NE650HN

Hope Farm Cottages

NE650GD

Ethels Close

NE650QF

Leslie Drive

NE659PH

Riddell Close

NE650DN

Lawson Street

NE662JB

Farne Road

NE659NN

South Lane

NE650PE

Coquet Enterprise Park

NE650YS

Heather Grove

NE650SD

Links Road

NE650RL

Coquetdale

NE659HZ

Park Road

NE650PP

Windsor Terrace

NE650EQ

Aidan Road

NE650NY

Greenfield Terrace

NE650DG

Gull Lane

NE650AF

Smith Street

NE650ZJ

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650XY

Station Road

NE650EA

Bede Street

NE659AW

Laundry Cottages

NE650DF

Shearwater Drive

NE659UA

Burtons Yard

NE650SR

Elm Grove

NE650ER

Byron Street

NE650DQ

Queen Street

NE662YL

The Haven

NE659AF

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650TR

Barns Road

NE650XP

Station Road

NE659LQ

Elmfield Terrace

NE650EU

Second Avenue

NE650RY

Links Avenue

NE659TS

East View

NE650LQ

Victoria Villas

NE650DA

Queen Street

NE650NW

Bisley Road

NE659BD

Chester Meadows

NE662UT

Shilbottle

NE650JW

The Fairway

Data Sources

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