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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

NE659LZ

Low Pastures

NE659NB

The Orchard

NE659PY

Mouldshaugh Lane

NE662JA

West End

NE650DA

Queen Street

NE650HF

Gloster Park

NE650HU

Druridge Bay

NE650UP

Castle Terrace

NE650WS

The Close

NE650XB

Bridge Street

NE659FZ

Broome Drive

NE659NZ

Leamington Lane

NE659PA

Victory Drive

NE659TU

Chapel Row

NE650AF

Smith Street

NE650DY

Church Street

NE650DZ

Church Street

NE650NJ

Hope Terrace

NE650PY

St Cuthberts Avenue

NE659NX

Longhorsley

NE662XA

Hawthorn Terrace

NE650DN

Lawson Street

NE650EW

Wellwood Street

NE650HG

Priory Park

NE650NG

Acklington Road

NE650UQ

Beal Bank

NE650YA

Station Road

NE659FP

Alexander Grove

NE659GZ

Admiral Close

NE659NL

The Oval

NE659PB

Low Wood

NE662XL

Grange Road

NE662XN

Grange Road

NE662XR

Middle Road

NE650FG

Wellwood Street

NE650GE

Marjories Close

NE650HD

Percy Drive

NE650JL

Hauxley Road

NE650RG

Glendale

NE650UB

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659BG

Cherry Tree Drive

NE659BT

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650DW

George Street

NE650FH

Gloster Hill Court

NE650HA

Straffen Court

NE650NY

Greenfield Terrace

NE650RT

Anne Crescent

NE650ZP

Shoreham Drive

NE659AG

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659HL

Mill View

NE659LH

Beacon Road

NE659NE

Kenmore Close

NE659NU

Main Street

NE659QX

Lanton Close

NE662XE

Castle View

NE650BE

Sea View

NE650NL

Castle View

NE650PB

West Crescent

NE650PR

Ivy Street

NE650RJ

Glendale

NE650UA

Morwick Road

NE659HE

The Woodlands

NE659JR

Nelson Drive

NE659LT

Alnwick Fords

NE659NW

South View

NE659YH

North End Close

NE662DQ

Town Foot Rise

NE662UR

Kiln Lonnen

NE650AU

Gordon Villas

NE650DB

Church Street

NE650LT

Albert Street

NE650ND

South Avenue

NE650NH

Woodbine Street

NE650PD

West Avenue

NE650UF

Magdalene Fields

NE659AN

Bank House Cottages

NE659JS

Kenmore Road

NE659NJ

Barns Road

NE650ER

Byron Street

NE650LR

Gibson Street

NE650NQ

Central Avenue

NE650UN

Castle Street

NE650XD

St Lawrence Court

NE650YQ

Brotherwick Farm Cottages

NE659QA

Recreation Lane

NE650FB

Coquet Street

NE650JY

Mariners Court

NE650NN

Castle View

NE650QW

Burton Road

NE659DX

Wardle Close

NE662YH

Grange Road

NE650EF

Edwin Street

NE650FJ

Cove Way

NE650PQ

Sandyway

NE650XP

Station Road

NE659LJ

Trafalgar Drive

NE659NA

Chester Well

NE659NG

Benlaw Grove

NE659NH

Davison Avenue

NE659XE

Acklington Road

Data Sources

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