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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

NE659HF

Greenlea Road

NE650UP

Castle Terrace

NE659NJ

Barns Road

NE650TQ

Morwick Road

NE650AY

Old Coastguard Cottages

NE650RJ

Glendale

NE650FE

Earls Grove

NE650ND

South Avenue

NE650LF

The Wynd

NE659BW

The Village

NE650TH

Old Barns Close

NE662XP

South Side

NE662XF

West End

NE650LS

High Street

NE650HB

Burnside

NE659TU

Chapel Row

NE650LU

Albert Street

NE662XH

Grange Road

NE659LX

The Old Tweed Mill

NE650HT

Druridge Bay

NE659LN

Shilbottle

NE659NY

Main Street

NE650HU

Druridge Bay

NE650GY

Greens Park

NE659HQ

Burn Close

NE662HN

Deanmoor Road

NE650GA

Robsons Way

NE650UQ

Beal Bank

NE650XQ

Dial Place

NE659BS

The Paddock

NE650AU

Gordon Villas

NE650BL

Fontburn

NE659BQ

The Avenue

NE650QB

Melrose Gardens

NE650ZG

Eider Close

NE662HF

Percy Road

NE650XX

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659HU

Glen Cottages

NE659AB

Guyzance Bridge

NE650EB

Wellwood Street

NE650TD

Morwick Road

NE659NF

Acton Crescent

NE659DF

Amble West with Warkworth

NE662UZ

Fairfield Road

NE650GQ

Alnwick Way

NE650SP

The Butts

NE659NR

Longhorsley

NE650EJ

Northumbria Terrace

NE659DJ

Townsend Court

NE650PT

Leslie Drive

NE650LG

Victoria Place

NE659LR

Shilbottle

NE659FZ

Broome Drive

NE650TP

Warkworth Avenue

NE650WJ

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650UE

Albion Close

NE662XS

Middle Road

NE659DH

Dene Close

NE659LG

Shilbottle

NE659HT

Riverside

NE650YQ

Brotherwick Farm Cottages

NE662XZ

Cheviot Road

NE659LB

Shilbottle

NE662YJ

Shilbottle

NE659HH

Lady Hamilton Drive

NE650UA

Morwick Road

NE662XR

Middle Road

NE659NB

The Orchard

NE659LP

Alnwick Fords

NE659FR

Paddock View

NE659HL

Mill View

NE650SG

Links Road

NE650YL

Station Road

NE659JF

Shilbottle

NE650XG

Greensfield Close

NE659FF

Low Close

NE650JP

Hauxley Lane

NE650TY

Coquet Way

NE650ZN

Eddystone Grove

NE650RG

Glendale

NE659HY

Longhorsley

NE650JR

Hauxley Links

Data Sources

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