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NE66 2HP

Shilbottle

Northumberland

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Detailed insights for NE66 2HP

Overview

Postcode NE66 2HP is located in a rural town, within the Shilbottle ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% 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 Alnmouth, about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
29%
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 18,861 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29%

Approximately 29.0% 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 NE66 2HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland near NE66 2HP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Alnmouth located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
83.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.75(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.48(-79%)
Other theft
3.36(-44%)
Drugs
1.68(-47%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
389
97.01%
Other White
7
1.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.75%
African
1
0.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.25%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
28.61%
Level 3 (A level)
73
21.53%
No qualifications
61
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
27.98%
Owns with a mortgage
54
27.98%
Social rents from council
42
21.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
12.44%
Other social rented
14
7.25%
Total households: 193

Property prices in Shilbottle

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £448K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Shilbottle area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shilbottle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£387,500£280
Semi-Detached15£248,500£244
Terraced14£210,000£211
Flats1£200,000£300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shilbottle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shilbottle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£133,000£155,000
2017£293,000£130,000£160,000
2018£290,000£138,500£140,000
2019£319,950£185,000£146,500
2020£365,975£162,000£160,000
2021£401,225£187,500£156,250
2022£415,950£200,500£204,950
2023£449,975£180,000£212,475
2024£440,000£200,000£213,000
2025£445,000£237,500£197,500
2026£325,000£172,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shilbottle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shilbottle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£170£171
2017£184£146£156
2018£217£162£146
2019£217£207£157
2020£236£185£167
2021£239£175£171
2022£272£202£217
2023£297£214£194
2024£298£214£206
2025£283£238£205
2026£273£178£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shilbottle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE66 2HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE66 2HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 202636, Farriers Rise, Alnwick, NE66 2ENDetachedFreehold£325,000
14 Nov 202541, Farriers Rise, Alnwick, NE66 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
06 Jun 202551, Farriers Rise, Alnwick, NE66 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
07 Mar 202516, Farriers Rise, Alnwick, NE66 2ENTerracedFreehold£270,000
24 Nov 202534, Percy Road, Alnwick, NE66 2HFTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the NE66 2HP postcode area, located within Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE66 2HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryShilbottle Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE66 2HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE66 2HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisGrange Road, Northumberland, NE66 2XNWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miMorrisons Daily28A Grange Road, Shilbottle, Alnwick, NE66 2XNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 NE66 2HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Norman Thorne

Shilbottle - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

David Smith

North Northumberland - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorthumberlandE14001397
WardShilbottleE05016144
ParishShilbottleE04010859
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Amble, Shilbottle & SwarlandE02005704
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 006FE01027371
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE66 2HP

Is NE66 2HP (Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland) safe?

The area around NE66 2HP records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 NE66 2HP?

The median sale price around NE66 2HP in Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland is £290,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE66 2HP?

There is 1 school close to NE66 2HP, including Shilbottle Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE66 2HP?

NE66 2HP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,861 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE66 2HP (Amble, Shilbottle & Swarland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Northumberland covering NE66 2HP is David Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Norman Thorne (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.