Postcode NE65 0HS is located in a rural village, within the Druridge Bay area 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 median sale price in Druridge Bay is £169,950 (around £188 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,000 and £226,500. The nearest station is Acklington, about 2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.1% 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.
The average income per household in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland is £46,161 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE65 0HS.
Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland near NE65 0HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Acklington located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 (about £188 per square foot) in Druridge Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £248,950 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £177,500 | £195 |
| Terraced | 33 | £128,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 1 | £57,000 | £93 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215,000 | £110,000 | £68,000 |
| 2017 | £166,500 | £121,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £124,950 | £86,375 |
| 2019 | £186,950 | £125,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £208,000 | £135,000 | £93,750 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £142,250 | £94,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £151,000 | £119,250 |
| 2023 | £248,000 | £167,500 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £255,000 | £153,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £247,950 | £177,500 | £128,065 |
| 2026 | £302,500 | £178,725 | £126,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £122 | £76 |
| 2017 | £157 | £133 | £104 |
| 2018 | £172 | £160 | £101 |
| 2019 | £186 | £158 | £105 |
| 2020 | £183 | £150 | £119 |
| 2021 | £194 | £159 | £104 |
| 2022 | £205 | £199 | £119 |
| 2023 | £222 | £179 | £155 |
| 2024 | £221 | £173 | £136 |
| 2025 | £243 | £193 | £161 |
| 2026 | £235 | £196 | £143 |
There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE65 0HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | 24, Broome Drive, Morpeth, NE65 9FZ | Detached | Freehold | £249,950 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 10, Broome Drive, Morpeth, NE65 9FZ | Detached | Freehold | £261,202 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 8, Broome Drive, Morpeth, NE65 9FZ | Terraced | Freehold | £166,202 |
In the NE65 0HS postcode area, located within Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Broomhill Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE65 0HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Scott Dickinson
Druridge Bay - Elected 1 May 2025
David Smith
North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE65 0HS 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE65 0HS in Druridge Bay is £169,950 (about £188 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NE65 0HS, including Broomhill Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE65 0HS 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE65 0HS is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Scott Dickinson (Labour Party).