Town Pop. 1,400

Living in Shilbottle: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shilbottle comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the NE66 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the NE66 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On safety specifically, Shilbottle sits 23 points above the NE66 district figure of 69/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NE66 postcode district.

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Shilbottle scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Haven 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hawthorn Terrace 7 crimes
  3. 3 Ashfield Terrace 5 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 1.9 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
83
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Shilbottle Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service9.5 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital20.7 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary26.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAlnwick Medical Group2.8 mi
GP capacity1,468 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.4%Student3.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.5%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary32.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.3%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership63.9%
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
24
Alnmouth 2.5 mi
Acklington 4.7 mi
Widdrington 9.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
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 £232,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£163k £200k £238k £275k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Alnwick 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lesbury 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Warkworth 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Longhoughton 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Amble 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Felton (Northumberland) 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 5.6 mi away ⇄
Longframlington 39 6.4 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shilbottle a nice place to live?

Shilbottle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shilbottle is 37/100, 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 Shilbottle?

Shilbottle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shilbottle?

Among the top-rated schools in Shilbottle is Shilbottle Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Shilbottle in total.

What are house prices like in Shilbottle?

The current median house price in Shilbottle is £232,500, around 18% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%.

Shilbottle in context

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Postcode districts in Shilbottle

NE66 42 ⇄

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