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Amble, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Amble is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,025. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,025 Population 3/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,906 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,906 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$258,854 home value, $1,198/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Amble

Amble

Amble is a town on the North Sea coast of Northumberland, England, at the mouth of the River Coquet; Coquet Island is visible from its beaches and harbour. In 2021, the parish of Amble by the Sea had a population of 5,860.

People

Population6,025
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,906
Per Capita$47,906
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$258,854
Rent$1,198
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units2,410

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+48.5%

Community

Population6,025
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates55.3333°, -1.5833°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (636 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,906
Median Age48.7 years

About Amble

Amble is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,025. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Amble has a population of 6,025 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (1.5%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

6,025
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above United Kingdom avg
2,241.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Amble vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Amble is $47,906, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,906 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $921, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 548 business establishments. 27.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Amble vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,906
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,906
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)548

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Amble is $258,854, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,198 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,410 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,854
8% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,198
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units2,410

Property Tax

Amble experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area2,241.6 sq mi (5,805.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates55.3333°N, 1.5833°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 130 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 133 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 86 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 100 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Amble has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.7%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.5%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area2,241.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Schools in Amble

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amble Links Primary School - - - -
James Calvert Spence College - - - -
James Calvert Spence College - - - -
Amble First School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Amble

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Frisk Radio - AAC
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Amble

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bailiffgate Museum
Constable's Tower
Ferryman’s Hut Museum
Model Railway
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Northumberland Fusiliers Museum
Northumberland Museum and Archives
The Hardy Store & Mesuem

Libraries in Amble

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alnwick Library0.0
Amble Library0.0
Bedlington Library and Community Hub0.0
Bedlington Station Library0.0
Blyth Library0.0
Cramlington Library0.0
Seahouses Library0.0

Restaurants in Amble

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bengal Spice Tandoori
Old Boat House
Sea Salt
Taj Mahal
Taylors
The Blue Bell Bar & Restaurant
The Fish Shack

Cafes in Amble

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coquet Tearooms
Jasper's
Kimba's
Lounge Bar
Spurreli Ice Cream
The Lookout Café

Veterinaries in Amble

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Amble

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cliffwell Service Station
Esso
Morrisons

Banks in Amble

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
TSB

Gyms in Amble

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SJA Fitness and Therapy

Breweries in Amble

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
VIP Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Amble

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Amble

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Amble

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Amble Post Office
The Harbour Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amble

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Cuthbert
Trinity Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amble

What is the population of Amble?

Amble has a population of 6,025 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.9% male.

Is Amble expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,906, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $258,854 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Amble?

Amble has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

How is the job market in Amble?

The unemployment rate in Amble is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $921. There are 548 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Amble?

The median home value in Amble is $258,854. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,198. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

How are the schools in Amble?

30.7% of adults in Amble hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Amble?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Amble is 1.5% White, 1.2% Asian. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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