Amble vs Stakeford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Stakeford offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. Stakeford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amble edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amble
£198,963
Stakeford
£142,248
Crime Rate
Amble
71.6
Stakeford
71.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amble
100.0%
Stakeford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amble
179
Stakeford
456.2
EPC Rating
Amble
70.9
Stakeford
70.9
Median Income
Amble
£29,915
Stakeford
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Stakeford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £142,248 versus £198,963 in Amble. The most affordable entry point in Amble is a flat at £108,100, while in Stakeford it is a flat at £44,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 145% pricier in Amble (£108,100 vs £44,154).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stakeford prices grew faster — 35% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Stakeford (71.3 per 1,000) compared to Amble (71.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Amble is violent-crime, while in Stakeford 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 EastSchool quality favours Amble: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Stakeford.
Amble School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stakeford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amble | Stakeford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Stakeford enjoy 456.2 Mbps on average, while Amble lags behind at 179.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.3% of premises in Amble and 97.3% in Stakeford. Gigabit availability stands at 25.9% in Amble and 89.1% in Stakeford.
Stakeford is the faster of the two by 155% on average download speed (456 vs 179 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Amble is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Stakeford's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Amble and £1,377 in Stakeford. 65.6% of homes in Amble have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Stakeford.
Amble has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Amble has a population of 5,852 while Stakeford has 8,355. Median household income is £29,915 in Amble and £29,915 in Stakeford. The median age is 47.9 in Amble and 47.9 in Stakeford. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Amble and 52.4% in Stakeford.
| Indicator | Amble | Stakeford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,852 | 8,355 |
| 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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