Alnwick vs Amble
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Amble offers lower property prices by roughly 66%. Alnwick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amble edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alnwick
£330,264
Amble
£198,963
Crime Rate
Alnwick
71.5
Amble
71.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alnwick
75.0%
Amble
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alnwick
272.3
Amble
179
EPC Rating
Alnwick
70.9
Amble
70.9
Median Income
Alnwick
£29,915
Amble
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Amble more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £198,963 versus £330,264 in Alnwick. The most affordable entry point in Alnwick is a flat at £186,478, while in Amble it is a flat at £108,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 73% pricier in Alnwick (£186,478 vs £108,100).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alnwick prices grew faster — 26% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.5 offences per 1,000 people, Alnwick is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Amble's 71.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alnwick is violent-crime, while in Amble it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastSchool quality favours Amble: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Alnwick.
Alnwick School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Amble School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alnwick | Amble |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Alnwick enjoy 272.3 Mbps on average, while Amble lags behind at 179.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.8% of premises in Alnwick and 84.3% in Amble. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Alnwick and 25.9% in Amble.
Alnwick is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (272 vs 179 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alnwick is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Amble's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Alnwick and £1,377 in Amble. 65.6% of homes in Alnwick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Amble.
Alnwick has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alnwick has a population of 8,432 while Amble has 5,852. Median household income is £29,915 in Alnwick and £29,915 in Amble. The median age is 47.9 in Alnwick and 47.9 in Amble. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Alnwick and 52.4% in Amble.
| Indicator | Alnwick | Amble |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,432 | 5,852 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £29,915 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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