Amble vs Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastNewbiggin 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastOf 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.
| Metric | Amble | Newbiggin-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Amble | Newbiggin-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,852 | 5,951 |
| 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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