Side-by-side comparison of NE12 Newcastle upon tyne and NE29 North shields covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE29 is the more affordable option at £175,000 median vs £196,500 in NE12. NE12 has lower recorded crime (3,148 vs 5,675 offences over 13 months). NE12 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE12 Newcastle upon tyne | NE29 North shields |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £196,500 | £175,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,462 | £2,462 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,148 | 5,675 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 75.6 | 59.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.3 | 91.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 71.0 |
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.