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NE65 0FP

Percy Drive

Amble

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Detailed insights for NE65 0FP

Overview

Postcode NE65 0FP 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 3.2 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
33.6%
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 12,353 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% 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

33.6%

Approximately 33.6% 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 0FP.

Flood risk

No risk

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland near NE65 0FP 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
1,699.4 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
240
99.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
46
21.8%
Level 3 (A level)
42
19.91%
No qualifications
38
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
13.27%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
31.2%
Other social rented
29
23.2%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.8%
Social rents from council
13
10.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Amble

Median price£223,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £289K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Amble area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £489,950.

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
Detached20£294,975£251
Semi-Detached16£186,750£230
Terraced27£186,000£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£186,950£58,500£134,950£116,475
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£290,000£103,000£196,750£185,000
2026£294,975£142,500£135,000£179,000
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£166£129
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£239£198
2026£276£150£184£205
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE65 0FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE65 0FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202614, Kittiwake Place, Morpeth, NE65 0FSDetachedFreehold£290,000
01 Oct 20259, Kittiwake Place, Morpeth, NE65 0FSSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
09 Jan 202610, Cormorant Place, Morpeth, NE65 0FWDetachedFreehold£299,950
04 Nov 202523, Southmead, Morpeth, NE65 0WHTerracedFreehold£215,000
10 Sept 202513, Fulmar Drive, Morpeth, NE65 0FUTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the NE65 0FP 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 0FP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryAmble First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryJames Calvert Spence CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAmble Links First SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE65 0FP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE65 0FP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPenny on the moveFord Crescent, Northumberland, NE65 0FYWalking directions to Penny on the move
0.3 miMorrisonsNorthumberland, NE65 0PEWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

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 0FP, 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 Introduced2020-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NE65 0FP

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

The area around NE65 0FP 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 0FP?

The median sale price around NE65 0FP in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland is £223,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE65 0FP?

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

How deprived is the area around NE65 0FP?

NE65 0FP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,353 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.