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NE65 0RJ

Glendale

Amble

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Overview

Postcode NE65 0RJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 3.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
73.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.9%

Approximately 73.9% 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 0RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland near NE65 0RJ 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
1,212.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.49(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.55(+44%)
Public order
14.2(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.25(-10%)
Other theft
7.89(+32%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
412
96.94%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
1.41%
Arab
3
0.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.24%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
27.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
18.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
15.05%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
125
71.02%
Owns with a mortgage
20
11.36%
Owns outright
18
10.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.41%
Other social rented
5
2.84%
Total households: 176

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE65 0RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE65 0RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202520, Glendale, Morpeth, NE65 0RGTerracedFreehold£132,500
17 Dec 202541, Priory Park, Morpeth, NE65 0HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
30 May 202547, Priory Park, Morpeth, NE65 0HYTerracedFreehold£152,000
29 Aug 202546, Philip Drive, Morpeth, NE65 0QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
22 Aug 20253, Philip Drive, Morpeth, NE65 0QUTerracedFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the NE65 0RJ 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 0RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAmble Links First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAmble First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryJames Calvert Spence CollegeCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE65 0RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE65 0RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsNorthumberland, NE65 0PEWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miPenny on the moveFord Crescent, Northumberland, NE65 0FYWalking directions to Penny on the move
0.4 miPremier31a Newburgh Street, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0AQWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miHeron Foods70-76 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0DDWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miTesco Express93 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0DAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 0RJ, 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 006CE01027363
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE65 0RJ

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

The area around NE65 0RJ records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0RJ?

The median sale price around NE65 0RJ 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 0RJ?

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

How deprived is the area around NE65 0RJ?

NE65 0RJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE65 0RJ 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.