Side-by-side comparison of NE18 Newcastle upon tyne and NE21 Blaydon-on-tyne covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE21 is the more affordable option at £151,000 median vs £420,000 in NE18. NE18 has lower recorded crime (38 vs 1,836 offences over 13 months). NE21 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE18 Newcastle upon tyne | NE21 Blaydon-on-tyne |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £420,000 | £151,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,597 | £2,716 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 38 | 1,836 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 9.3 | 43.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 30.0 | 93.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 51.0 | 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.