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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

NE662HS

Station Road

NE662XS

Middle Road

NE650BA

Marine Road

NE659NS

Longhorsley

NE662XF

West End

NE650AZ

Bay View

NE650EZ

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650GQ

Alnwick Way

NE650PA

High Street

NE650RD

Charles Road

NE650RX

Links Avenue

NE659PN

Main Street

NE662HX

Garden Terrace

NE650AE

Henderson Street

NE650GF

Williams Close

NE650JD

Amble

NE650SG

Links Road

NE650XN

Millers Close

NE650XS

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659HA

Beechcroft

NE659PQ

Nile Drive

NE662XJ

Grange Road

NE650AL

Leazes Street

NE650BF

Ceowulph Close

NE650EQ

Aidan Road

NE650EY

Cross Street

NE650FQ

Amble

NE650QA

Hauxley Way

NE650RU

Anne Crescent

NE650XR

Amble West with Warkworth

NE650ZB

Barony Close

NE659AP

Bank House Farm

NE659DS

Rochester Drive

NE659JT

Studley Drive

NE662HR

Station Road

NE650BG

Blackwood Street

NE650SB

Links Road

NE650TL

The Guildens

NE650ZE

Puffin View

NE662UX

Ashfield Terrace

NE650RH

Glendale

NE650UY

Lysander Court

NE659EY

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659FN

Kenmore Road

NE659JF

Shilbottle

NE659JZ

Hudsons Croft

NE659LR

Shilbottle

NE659PE

Field House Close

NE650XQ

Dial Place

NE659JE

Coast View

NE650BS

Amble

NE650NF

Acklington Road

NE650RY

Links Avenue

NE650TX

Watershaugh Road

NE659AJ

Amble West with Warkworth

NE659AR

Shilbottle

NE659QU

Kenmore Croft

NE662XU

St James Road

NE650AA

Leazes Street

NE650AP

Harbour Road

NE650EG

Oswald Street

NE650SR

Elm Grove

NE659BJ

The Village

NE659HP

Longhorsley

NE662YE

North Side

NE650AT

Gordon Street

NE650BJ

Brinkburn Place

NE650HN

Hope Farm Cottages

NE650UJ

Castle Street

NE650UX

Brewery Lane

NE659NF

Acton Crescent

NE659NT

Main Street

NE659TS

East View

NE650AG

Percy Street

NE650BZ

Queen Street

NE650FD

Coquet Street

NE650PU

Leslie Drive

NE650QH

Kennedy Road

NE650RA

Charles Road

NE659BB

Ferny Bank

NE659FF

Low Close

NE662XG

South View

Data Sources

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