Postcode NE65 9FZ 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 1.7 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 9FZ.
Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland near NE65 9FZ 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 1.7 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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE65 9FZ.
| 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 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 18, Gorse View, Morpeth, NE65 9FY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,950 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 28, Gorse View, Morpeth, NE65 9FY | Terraced | Freehold | £161,452 |
In the NE65 9FZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 9FZ, 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 9FZ 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 9FZ 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 9FZ, including Broomhill Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE65 9FZ 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 9FZ is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Scott Dickinson (Labour Party).