Amble vs Bedlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bedlington wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amble edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amble
£198,963
Bedlington
£174,241
Crime Rate
Amble
71.6
Bedlington
71.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amble
100.0%
Bedlington
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amble
179
Bedlington
427.5
EPC Rating
Amble
70.9
Bedlington
70.9
Median Income
Amble
£29,915
Bedlington
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Amble commands an average of £198,963, compared with £174,241 in Bedlington – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Amble is a flat at £108,100, while in Bedlington it is a flat at £61,933.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 75% pricier in Amble (£108,100 vs £61,933).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amble prices grew faster — 25% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Bedlington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.3 per 1,000 versus 71.6 per 1,000 in Amble. The most common crime category in Amble is violent-crime, while in Bedlington 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 EastFamilies may prefer Amble, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Bedlington. There are 3 schools in Amble and 8 in Bedlington.
Amble School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amble | Bedlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 427.5 Mbps in Bedlington and 179.0 Mbps in Amble. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.3% of premises in Amble and 96.6% in Bedlington. Gigabit availability stands at 25.9% in Amble and 81.9% in Bedlington.
Bedlington is the faster of the two by 139% on average download speed (428 vs 179 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Amble leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Bedlington averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Amble and £1,377 in Bedlington. 65.6% of homes in Amble have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Bedlington.
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 Bedlington. The median age is 47.9 in Amble and 47.9 in Bedlington. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Amble versus 65.2% in Bedlington. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Amble and 52.4% in Bedlington.
| Indicator | Amble | Bedlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,852 | 16,186 |
| 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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