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NE65 0BS

Amble

Northumberland

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Overview

Postcode NE65 0BS is located in a rural town, within the Amble ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland is £46,161 per year. The nearest station is Acklington, about 3.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
51.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,379 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.8%

Approximately 51.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland is £46,161 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE65 0BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland near NE65 0BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Acklington located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
4,606.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.87(+82%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.72(-54%)
Shoplifting
12.18(+4%)
Public order
8.31(+1%)
Other theft
3.88(-35%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
98.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.73%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
31.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.22%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.91%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
40.29%
Owns outright
40
28.78%
Other social rented
16
11.51%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.76%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Amble

Median price£207,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £285K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Amble area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Amble over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£299,950£258
Semi-Detached15£185,000£244
Terraced27£172,000£198
Flats1£142,500£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Amble

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amble.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,975£58,500£132,475£115,475
2017£179,950£275,000£125,000£122,950
2018£189,950£375,000£139,950£117,000
2019£191,450£70,000£140,950£115,950
2020£299,950£405,000£137,500£132,500
2021£211,950£74,000£164,950£151,750
2022£235,950£285,000£176,950£159,950
2023£257,950£100,000£192,950£174,950
2024£297,475£405,000£170,000£171,250
2025£294,975£103,000£195,000£185,000
2026£302,475£142,500£135,733£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amble.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amble.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£107£154£130
2017£172£275£151£143
2018£172£246£159£141
2019£178£116£173£145
2020£202£275£162£155
2021£205£132£194£164
2022£220£230£225£166
2023£240£175£232£183
2024£243£336£206£187
2025£239£164£233£198
2026£263£150£200£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amble.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Amble in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE65 0BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE65 0BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202546, Philip Drive, Morpeth, NE65 0QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
22 Aug 20253, Philip Drive, Morpeth, NE65 0QUTerracedFreehold£148,000
23 Jun 20262, Southmead, Morpeth, NE65 0WHDetachedFreehold£305,000
27 May 202618, Southmead, Morpeth, NE65 0WHDetachedFreehold£350,000
04 Nov 202523, Southmead, Morpeth, NE65 0WHTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the NE65 0BS postcode area, located within Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE65 0BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAmble First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAmble Links First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryJames Calvert Spence CollegeCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE65 0BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE65 0BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsNorthumberland, NE65 0PEWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miHeron Foods70-76 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0DDWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miPenny on the moveFord Crescent, Northumberland, NE65 0FYWalking directions to Penny on the move
0.3 miQueen Street Convenience58 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0BZWalking directions to Queen Street Convenience
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressAlbert Street, Northumberland, NE65 0LUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.

Band A£1,731
Band B£2,020
Band C£2,308
Band D£2,597
Band E£3,174
Band F£3,751
Band G£4,328
Band H£5,194

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE65 0BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arty Hume

Amble - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

David Smith

North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorthumberlandE14001397
WardAmbleE05016085
ParishAmble by the SeaE04013125
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Amble, Shilbottle & SwarlandE02005704
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 006BE01027362
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about NE65 0BS

Is NE65 0BS (Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland) safe?

The area around NE65 0BS records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near NE65 0BS?

The median sale price around NE65 0BS in Amble is £207,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE65 0BS?

There are 3 schools close to NE65 0BS, including Amble First School (Good), Amble Links First School (Good) and James Calvert Spence College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE65 0BS?

NE65 0BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,379 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE65 0BS (Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE65 0BS is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arty Hume (Reform UK).