Amble vs Blyth (Northumberland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blyth (northumberland) is about 23% cheaper on average. Blyth (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amble edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amble
£198,963
Blyth (Northumberland)
£162,107
Crime Rate
Amble
71.6
Blyth (Northumberland)
71.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amble
100.0%
Blyth (Northumberland)
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Amble
179
Blyth (Northumberland)
473.8
EPC Rating
Amble
70.9
Blyth (Northumberland)
70.9
Median Income
Amble
£29,915
Blyth (Northumberland)
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Blyth (northumberland) is £162,107, which is 23% less than Amble at £198,963. The most affordable entry point in Amble is a flat at £108,100, while in Blyth (northumberland) it is a flat at £71,630.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Amble (£180,793 vs £119,606).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amble prices grew faster — 25% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.5 offences per 1,000 people, Blyth (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 Blyth (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 88.9% in Blyth (northumberland). Amble has 3 schools in total, while Blyth (northumberland) has 9.
Amble School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blyth (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amble | Blyth (Northumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blyth (northumberland) offers faster average downloads at 473.8 Mbps, compared to 179.0 Mbps in Amble. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.3% of premises in Amble and 98.8% in Blyth (northumberland). Gigabit availability stands at 25.9% in Amble and 93.3% in Blyth (northumberland).
Blyth (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 165% on average download speed (474 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 Blyth (northumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Amble and £1,377 in Blyth (northumberland). 65.6% of homes in Amble have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blyth (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 Blyth (northumberland). The median age is 47.9 in Amble and 47.9 in Blyth (northumberland). Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Amble and 52.4% in Blyth (northumberland). Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Amble versus 65.2% in Blyth (northumberland).
| Indicator | Amble | Blyth (Northumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,852 | 39,731 |
| 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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