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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

NE662YE

North Side

NE650JX

The Beeches

NE650YD

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650YR

Riverside Park

NE659DW

Bertram Court

NE662XX

Farne Road

NE650QD

Newmoor Close

NE650BX

Queen Street

NE650LL

The Wynd

NE659BL

The Village

NE662HE

Robins Field

NE650XL

Beal Croft

NE659AJ

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650YA

Station Road

NE650YJ

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650JG

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659AA

Acklington Park Cottages

NE659PY

Mouldshaugh Lane

NE650WR

The Steadings

NE650FR

Gannet Drive

NE650JY

Mariners Court

NE650GW

Charles Road

NE659PW

Coquet Vale

NE650TZ

Heatherleazes

NE659DT

Robson Grove

NE650QT

Leslie Drive

NE650ZF

Guillemot Road

NE659GZ

Admiral Close

NE650LE

High Street

NE650AR

Harbour Road

NE659TZ

Queen Street

NE650RA

Charles Road

NE662EN

Farriers Rise

NE650UG

Hotspur Court

NE650GG

Sheilas Close

NE650LZ

Albert Street

NE650FP

Percy Drive

NE650JD

Amble

NE662XJ

Grange Road

NE662UN

Lee Avenue

NE659FP

Alexander Grove

NE650JZ

West Close

NE659LJ

Trafalgar Drive

NE650AX

Bay View

NE650QH

Kennedy Road

NE662UL

Lee Avenue

NE650EY

Cross Street

NE650UN

Castle Street

NE659JX

High Steads

NE650DE

Petrel Place

NE650RN

Coquetdale

NE650LD

High Street

NE650AJ

Ocean Road

NE662HG

Shilbottle

NE650XR

Amble West with Warkworth

NE662YF

North Side

NE650LT

Albert Street

NE650RX

Links Avenue

NE659NZ

Leamington Lane

NE650QA

Hauxley Way

NE650LN

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659QA

Recreation Lane

NE650JN

Kirkwell Cottages

NE650HQ

Gloster Park

NE659LL

Shilbottle

NE650FX

Pelican Road

NE650SZ

Beal Bank

NE662YG

Leatherland Road

NE659QS

Springwood

NE650RZ

Links Avenue

NE659DA

St Omer Road

NE650DB

Church Street

NE659DQ

Park View

NE659HG

Highfield

NE659QT

Kenmore Drive

NE659BJ

The Village

NE662XG

South View

NE659JE

Coast View

NE650TB

Beal Bank

NE650DS

Station Cottages

NE659JL

The Avenue

NE650TF

Morwick Road

NE650YE

Station Road

NE662XN

Grange Road

NE650DW

George Street

NE650GF

Williams Close

NE659DG

Morwick Road

NE662HL

Deanmoor

NE659JG

Coast View

NE650HD

Percy Drive

NE650WW

Marina West

NE650NX

Allison Street

NE659FN

Kenmore Road

NE650BA

Marine Road

NE650NP

Bisley Road

NE659JP

Leamington Lane

NE659PD

Fairlands Close

NE650ZP

Shoreham Drive

NE662HX

Garden Terrace

NE650GU

Norham Drive

Data Sources

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