Anchorage Place Amble, Northumberland
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE65), about 20 m long. USRN 28833559.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £460,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 4.6 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Amble & Broomhill, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £437,500 | £425,000 | £460,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £319,500 | £319,500 | £319,500 |
| 2020 | 3 | £319,500 | £305,000 | £319,500 |
| 2019 | 3 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | 5 NE65 0FN | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2023 | 5 NE65 0FN | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2023 | DECK HOUSE, 8 NE65 0FN | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2023 | SEA LARK, 2 NE65 0FN | Detached | £437,500 | |
| 5 Feb 2021 | TIDAL HOUSE, 6 NE65 0FN | Detached | £319,500 | |
| 17 Nov 2020 | DECK HOUSE, 8 NE65 0FN | Detached | £319,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | DRIFTWOOD, 4 NE65 0FN | Terraced | £319,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2020 | SEA LARK, 2 NE65 0FN | Detached | £319,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Feb 2020 | 1 NE65 0FN | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2019 | 3 NE65 0FN | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 5 NE65 0FN | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 7 NE65 0FN | Detached | £305,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 134 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 2019 (4); 2020 (1); 2017 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (28% of about 1,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former nursery and 21 Whin Hill, Craster: up to 8 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Former nursery and 21 Whin Hill, Craster: up to 8 homes, permissioned (310 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 11 m and 14 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE65 0FJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE65 0FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Acklington 860 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Alnmouth 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Widdrington 2,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Wynd Amble by the Sea | 210 m |
| Car parks | Little Shore Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 33.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Npc Amble & Broomhill | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northumbria Dental Care Limited | 390 m |
| Hospital | Alnwick Infirmary | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Hadston, Unit 7 The Precinct Cashzone | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,140 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.1 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Mary Magdalene's medieval chapel and associated earthworks, 90m north of Mauldin, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene's medieval chapel and associated earthworks, 90m north of Mauldin | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Warkworth Castle motte and bailey castle, tower keep castle and collegiate church | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gloster Hill | Hill | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Castles Dike | Tidal water | 1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Pan Point | Headland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Warkworth Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Mill Walk Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Ladyburn Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edwin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coquet Community School | Secondary | 11–19 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Amble Links Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amble Masonic Hall NE65 0LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Coquet Yacht Club Bar NE65 0HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2026 |
| Amble Bowling Club NE65 0LE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Sacred Heart & St Cuthberts NE65 0LE | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Osteria Amble NE65 0LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Vistas Wine Bar NE65 0LE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| The Top Hoose NE65 0NH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Cliffwell Service Station NE65 0LU | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Blue Bell NE65 0LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Gill Fish Bar NE65 0LU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Amble Inn NE65 0FF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| The Wellwood Arms NE65 0LD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| James Calvert Spence College NE65 0NG | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Amble AFC Juniors Clubhouse NE65 0NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Amble Club Ltd NE65 0EA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cove Way (1); On or near West Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 54% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 32% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 59% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 28% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 35% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Mooring Place · Mariners View · Mariners Court · Cove Way · Gloster Hill Court · West Drive · High Street · High Street · Marina West · Victoria Place · Acklington Street · Gloster Terrace
All the streets in NE65 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.