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Living in Amble.

Amble — 'the friendliest port' — sits at the mouth of the River Coquet beside Warkworth Castle, with a thriving harbour village, seafood shacks and miles of unspoilt beaches.

Average price
£265,289
Land Registry · last 12 months
Annual change
-2.8%
Land Registry · year on year
Homes sold
106
Land Registry · last 12 months
Our days to sale
14
Rightmove verified · 2025

The Amble property market

One of the coast's most active markets: fishermen's cottages, harbour-view apartments and popular new developments. Strong demand from families, downsizers and holiday-let buyers.

Selling a home in Amble? Our page on estate agents in Amble shows how local agents' fees compare with our £1,299 fixed fee.

For current availability, browse our properties for sale or register your search to hear about Amble homes before they reach the portals. Our latest Amble house prices report covers local sold prices and trends.

Schools in and around Amble

Amble's primary schools feed James Calvert Spence College for secondary years.

Catchments matter to buyers here — if schooling is part of your move, tell us and we will factor it into your search or your sale strategy.

Transport links

The A1068 coastal route links to the A1, with Alnmouth's main-line station 15 minutes away for fast trains south and north.

Shops & amenities

The Harbour Village retail pods, independent shops on Queen Street, supermarkets and a famous Sunday market on the quayside.

Places to eat & drink

Outstanding seafood — lobster and crab landed daily — award-winning fish and chips, harbour cafés and ice cream on the braid.

Things to do in and around Amble

Puffin cruises to Coquet Island, Warkworth Castle and beach, the Coquet estuary, and the endless sands of Druridge Bay.

Why people choose to live in Amble

Authentic harbour-town life on a spectacular coast — salty air, real community and properties that holiday dreams are made of.

Buying a property in Amble

Thinking of buying in Amble? Registered Our Agents buyers hear about new Amble homes before they go live on Rightmove — and our team can guide you through every step, from whole-of-market mortgage advice and RICS surveys to conveyancing and removals.

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Selling a property in Amble

Selling in Amble? We don't just list properties — we launch them. Professional photography, three high-impact videos, a Beat the Portals early-access campaign and a structured open house event, all for a fixed £1,299. Around 95% of our properties sell at the open house, with competing offers on the day.

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