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Amble vs Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Newbiggin By The Sea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Newbiggin By The Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amble edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Amble

£198,963

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

£142,540

Crime Rate

Amble

71.6

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

71.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Amble

100.0%

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Amble

179

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

490.9

EPC Rating

Amble

70.9

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

70.9

Median Income

Amble

£29,915

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

£29,915

At £142,540, Newbiggin By The Sea undercuts Amble (£198,963) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amble is a flat at £108,100, while in Newbiggin By The Sea it is a terraced at £135,888.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Amble (£202,018 vs £143,468).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Newbiggin By The Sea prices grew faster — 60% vs 25%.

Newbiggin By The Sea has a crime rate of 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Amble at 71.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amble is violent-crime, while in Newbiggin By The Sea it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Amble, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Newbiggin By The Sea, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Amble School Inspection Breakdown

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

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAmbleNewbiggin-by-the-Sea
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Newbiggin By The Sea averages 490.9 Mbps – ahead of Amble's 179.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.3% of premises in Amble and 99.9% in Newbiggin By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 25.9% in Amble and 97.7% in Newbiggin By The Sea.

Newbiggin By The Sea is the faster of the two by 174% on average download speed (491 vs 179 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Amble, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Newbiggin By The Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Amble and £1,377 in Newbiggin By The Sea. 65.6% of homes in Amble have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Newbiggin By The Sea.

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 Newbiggin By The Sea. The median age is 47.9 in Amble and 47.9 in Newbiggin By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Amble and 52.4% in Newbiggin By The Sea. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Amble versus 65.2% in Newbiggin By The Sea. Amble has a population of 5,852 and Newbiggin By The Sea has 5,951.

IndicatorAmbleNewbiggin-by-the-Sea
Population5,8525,951
Median Age47.947.9
Median Household Income£29,915£29,915
Employment Rate52.4%52.4%
Owner Occupied65.2%65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified30.7%30.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Amble and Newbiggin By The Sea?
Amble and Newbiggin By The Sea are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Amble or Newbiggin By The Sea?
Newbiggin By The Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £142,540.
Is Amble or Newbiggin By The Sea safer?
Newbiggin By The Sea has the lower crime rate at 71.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Amble or Newbiggin By The Sea?
Amble has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Amble or Newbiggin By The Sea?
Newbiggin By The Sea has faster average broadband at 490.9 Mbps.

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