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Living in Embleton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Embleton scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Embleton most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 30/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the NE66 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Embleton sits 58 points above the NE66 district figure of 22/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE66 postcode district.

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Embleton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Bickerton'S Field 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 1.662 · PM2.5 4.158 · PM10 7.741 µg/m³
84
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service16.9 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital29.1 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary35.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAlnwick Medical Group6.5 mi
GP capacity1,428 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed2%Retired38.9%Student1.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership65%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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
7
Chathill 3.8 mi
Alnmouth 7.3 mi
Acklington 13.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Embleton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Brunton 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Beadnell 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Longhoughton 32 4.7 mi away ⇄
Seahouses and North Sunderland 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 6.8 mi away ⇄
Lesbury 37 6.8 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 7.2 mi away ⇄
Bamburgh 39 8.2 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 9.0 mi away ⇄
Belford 39 10 mi away ⇄
Warkworth 38 11 mi away ⇄
Amble 41 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Embleton a nice place to live?

Embleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Embleton 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 Embleton?

Embleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Embleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Embleton is Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Embleton in total.

Embleton in context

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Postcode districts in Embleton

NE66 42 ⇄

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