Side-by-side comparison of NE12 Newcastle upon tyne and NE26 Whitley bay covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE12 is the more affordable option at £196,500 median vs £346,650 in NE26. NE26 has lower recorded crime (2,015 vs 3,148 offences over 13 months). NE26 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE12 Newcastle upon tyne | NE26 Whitley bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £196,500 | £346,650 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,462 | £2,462 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,148 | 2,015 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 75.6 | 88.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.3 | 99.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 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.