Area guide · Northumberland

Living in Amble

A snapshot of life in Amble, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Amble is a village in Northumberland, North East with a population of 5,852. The average house price is £198,963 and the overall crime rate is 71.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Amble ranks

Population

5,852

Avg House Price

£198,963

Crime Rate

71.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

179 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,915

Median Age

47.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Amble's detached homes (£302,233) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£108,100).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Amble prices have risen 25% over the last 9 years (£159,048 → £198,963).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£302,233	£275,000	15
Semi-Detached	£202,018	£190,000	25
Terraced	£180,793	£170,000	43
Flat	£108,100	£110,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Amble is 71.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Amble: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Amble Links Primary School	Primary	Good
James Calvert Spence College	Secondary	Good
King Edwin Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Amble averages 179 Mbps — 79% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Amble homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	65.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,377

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,852
Median Age	47.9
Median Household Income	£29,915
Employment Rate	52.4%
Owner Occupied	65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Amble?

The average house price in Amble is £198,963 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Amble?

The most affordable entry point in Amble is a flat, with an average price of £108,100.

Is Amble a safe place to live?

Amble has a recorded crime rate of 71.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Amble?

Amble has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Amble?

Average broadband download speeds in Amble are around 179 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.3% of premises.

How big is Amble?

Amble is a settlement in Northumberland with a population of approximately 5,852.

Most compared with

How does Amble stack up against its neighbours?

Alnwick

Amble

House price: £330,264 · £198,963
Crime rate: 71.5 · 71.6
Distance: 7.1 mi

Amble

Ashington (Northumberland)

House price: £198,963 · £174,887
Crime rate: 71.6 · 71.4
Distance: 10.7 mi

Amble

Bedlington

House price: £198,963 · £174,241
Crime rate: 71.6 · 71.3
Distance: 13.6 mi

Amble

Blyth (Northumberland)

House price: £198,963 · £162,107
Crime rate: 71.6 · 71.5
Distance: 14.7 mi

Amble

Morpeth

House price: £198,963 · £329,377
Crime rate: 71.6 · 71.4
Distance: 12.3 mi

Amble

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

House price: £198,963 · £142,540
Crime rate: 71.6 · 71.4
Distance: 10.5 mi

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