Side-by-side comparison of NE1 Newcastle upon tyne and NE34 South shields covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE1 is the more affordable option at £155,500 median vs £156,000 in NE34. NE34 has lower recorded crime (5,294 vs 8,069 offences over 13 months). NE34 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE1 Newcastle upon tyne | NE34 South shields |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £155,500 | £156,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,542 | £2,434 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 8,069 | 5,294 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 37.1 | 56.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 96.6 | 91.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 75.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.