Town Pop. 5,524

Living in Amble: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Amble comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 50/100 against a town median of 88/100. Amble places 3rd of 10 in the NE65 postcode district.

The NE65 district averages 36/100, putting Amble 5 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 16 points above the NE65 district's 19/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE65 postcode district.

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Amble scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
134.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 237 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 214 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Public order 73 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 69 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Shoplifting 36 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 116 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tynedale 53 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 52 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 45 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 2.3 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
83
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
34
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Amble Links Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • James Calvert Spence CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • King Edwin Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service12.4 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital17.2 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary23.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,846 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
59
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 215 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate48.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired35.4%Student2.2%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Acklington 3.2 mi
Alnmouth 4.9 mi
Widdrington 6.3 mi
J3 A194(M) 26.7 mi
J2 A194(M) 27.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 27.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,000 47
Detached £299,950 11
Semi-detached £225,000 15
Terraced £166,100 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£150k £211k £273k £334k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Warkworth 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 2.7 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Lesbury 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Felton (Northumberland) 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
West Thirston 0 6.3 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 6.4 mi away ⇄
Widdrington Station 45 6.4 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Amble a nice place to live?

Amble has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Amble is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Amble?

Amble has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 745 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Amble?

Among the top-rated schools in Amble are Amble Links Primary School, James Calvert Spence College and King Edwin Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Amble in total.

What are house prices like in Amble?

The current median house price in Amble is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £299,950, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £166,100. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 47 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Amble in context

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Postcode districts in Amble

NE65 36 ⇄

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