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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

NE650YR

Riverside Park

NE650ZN

Eddystone Grove

NE662EN

Farriers Rise

NE662HE

Robins Field

NE659LA

Shilbottle

NE650DP

Amble

NE650EJ

Northumbria Terrace

NE650JF

Amble

NE650SH

Cheviotdale

NE650UE

Albion Close

NE659BL

The Village

NE659JW

Leamington Lane

NE662WX

Tyelaw Court

NE662XQ

Grange Road

NE650EA

Bede Street

NE650RP

Andrew Drive

NE659HS

Cowslip Hill

NE650AY

Old Coastguard Cottages

NE650DQ

Queen Street

NE650FA

Knights Road

NE650FR

Gannet Drive

NE650SP

The Butts

NE659JP

Leamington Lane

NE662XH

Grange Road

NE662YP

Deanmoor Road

NE650JA

Gloster Park

NE650QN

Davis Drive

NE650TJ

Guilden Road

NE650XA

Bridge Street

NE650ZG

Eider Close

NE659HX

Shilbottle

NE659JN

Percy Drive

NE659LG

Shilbottle

NE659LX

The Old Tweed Mill

NE659XD

Acklington Road

NE650AN

Broomhill Street

NE650BH

Amble

NE650FY

Ford Crescent

NE650HY

Priory Park

NE650HZ

The Close

NE650SE

Island View

NE650YG

Eastfield Hall Lodges

NE659FL

Cheviot Meadows

NE659HF

Greenlea Road

NE659JX

High Steads

NE659PW

Coquet Vale

NE662UW

Lee Avenue

NE650GU

Norham Drive

NE650HH

The Wynd

NE650JT

Amble

NE650QJ

Churchill Avenue

NE650QP

Burton Road

NE650ST

The Butts

NE650UW

Castle Street

NE650WU

Beal Bank

NE650XL

Beal Croft

NE659BD

Chester Meadows

NE659JG

Coast View

NE659JU

Shilbottle

NE662YB

West End

NE650AR

Harbour Road

NE650EN

Wellwood Street

NE650FF

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650PZ

St Cuthberts Avenue

NE650QZ

Anne Crescent

NE650SN

Old Helsay

NE650SS

The Butts

NE659BW

The Village

NE659DR

The Avenue

NE659LQ

Elmfield Terrace

NE650DG

Gull Lane

NE650EP

Wellwood Street

NE650ES

King Edward Street

NE650GD

Ethels Close

NE650GT

Dunstanburgh Walk

NE650HR

Green Lane

NE650TF

Morwick Road

NE650UL

Castle Street

NE650XF

Hermitage Drive

NE650XY

Station Road

NE659HQ

Burn Close

NE659HU

Glen Cottages

NE650HQ

Gloster Park

NE650QG

Leslie Drive

NE650YD

Amble West with Warkworth

NE662XZ

Cheviot Road

NE650DE

Petrel Place

NE650GS

Etal Drive

NE650TA

Beal Bank

NE659AB

Guyzance Bridge

NE662HG

Shilbottle

NE662UT

Shilbottle

NE650BW

Cartington Court

NE650JG

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650JR

Hauxley Links

NE650PH

Meadowburn

NE650QL

Anderson Crescent

NE650QS

Leslie Drive

NE650ZJ

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659DY

Melrose Way

Data Sources

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