Amble vs Ashington (Northumberland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashington (northumberland) offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amble edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amble
£198,963
Ashington (Northumberland)
£174,887
Crime Rate
Amble
71.6
Ashington (Northumberland)
71.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amble
100.0%
Ashington (Northumberland)
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Amble
179
Ashington (Northumberland)
477.7
EPC Rating
Amble
70.9
Ashington (Northumberland)
70.9
Median Income
Amble
£29,915
Ashington (Northumberland)
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Ashington (northumberland) is £174,887, which is 14% less than Amble at £198,963. The most affordable entry point in Amble is a flat at £108,100, while in Ashington (northumberland) it is a flat at £58,688.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 88% pricier in Amble (£180,793 vs £95,999).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amble prices grew faster — 25% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.4 offences per 1,000 people, Ashington (northumberland) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Amble's 71.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amble is violent-crime, while in Ashington (northumberland) 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 EastAmble has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Ashington (northumberland). Amble has 3 schools in total, while Ashington (northumberland) has 8.
Amble School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashington (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amble | Ashington (Northumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashington (northumberland) offers faster average downloads at 477.7 Mbps, compared to 179.0 Mbps in Amble. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.3% of premises in Amble and 98.6% in Ashington (northumberland). Gigabit availability stands at 25.9% in Amble and 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland).
Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 167% on average download speed (478 vs 179 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Amble are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Ashington (northumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Amble and £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland). 65.6% of homes in Amble have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Ashington (northumberland).
Amble has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Amble and £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland). The median age is 47.9 in Amble and 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland). Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Amble and 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland). Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Amble versus 65.2% in Ashington (northumberland).
| Indicator | Amble | Ashington (Northumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,852 | 28,279 |
| 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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