Side-by-side comparison of NE10 Gateshead and NE26 Whitley bay covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE10 is the more affordable option at £135,025 median vs £346,650 in NE26. NE26 has lower recorded crime (2,015 vs 3,569 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | NE10 Gateshead | NE26 Whitley bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £135,025 | £346,650 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,716 | £2,462 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,569 | 2,015 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 85.7 | 88.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.5 | 99.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 66.0 |
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.