John Street Amble, Northumberland
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE65), about 20 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 400273.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £63,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1).
- 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 A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 79% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Acklington, about 5.7 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Amble & Broomhill, about 380 m away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £63,500 | £63,500 | £63,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £26,500 | £26,500 | £26,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2022 | 6 NE65 0AH | Terraced | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 6 NE65 0AH | Terraced | £63,500 | |
| 4 Jan 2002 | 6 NE65 0AH | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1996 | 2 NE65 0AH | Terraced | £26,500 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 A (64% of about 950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Amble (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE65 0AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NE65 0BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE65 0AH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE65 0BB | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Acklington 860 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Alnmouth 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Widdrington 2,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Philip Drive Links Estate | 390 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Little Shore Car Park | 140 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 33.8 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Npc Amble & Broomhill | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cromie Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Amble Dental Clinic | 380 m |
| Hospital | Alnwick Infirmary | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Hadston, Unit 7 The Precinct Cashzone | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,430 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paddlers Park 3,500 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Percy Drive Allotments 4.0 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Point | Headland | 340 m north-east |
| Castles Dike | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Gloster Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Warkworth Beach | Beach | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Mill Walk Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Ladyburn Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amble Links Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 330 m | 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 |
| King Edwin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coquet Community School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Amble Harbour NE65 0AQ | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2022 |
| A & B Young NE65 0AQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Dolphin View Care Home NE65 0AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| The Fish Shack NE65 0AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| The Old Customs House Tearooms NE65 0AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Harbour Inn NE65 0AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Amble Trinity Methodist Church NE65 0AF | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Harbour Fish Bar NE65 0AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Ava Anne BH6 NE65 0QG | Farmers/growers | 220 m | Exempt | |
| S A Cromie (Chemist) NE65 0AG | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Amble Food Bank NE65 0AG | Distributors/Transporters | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| The Schooner NE65 0AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Golden Harbour NE65 0AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Harbour Hatch NE65 0AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| The Old Boathouse NE65 0AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Other crime | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Leslie Drive (15); On or near Harbour Road (13); On or near Smith Street (9); On or near Newburgh Street (8); On or near St Lawrence Avenue (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 29% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 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 3 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
Newburgh Street · Marine Road · Ladbroke Street · Gordon Street · Ocean Road · Panhaven Road · Ivy Street · Runciman Way · Harbour Road · Staithes Court · Mauretania Close · Blackwood Street
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.