Side-by-side comparison of NE22 Bedlington and NE26 Whitley bay covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE22 is the more affordable option at £156,500 median vs £346,650 in NE26. NE22 has lower recorded crime (1,919 vs 2,015 offences over 13 months). NE26 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE22 Bedlington | NE26 Whitley bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £156,500 | £346,650 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,597 | £2,462 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,919 | 2,015 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 47.2 | 88.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.9 | 99.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 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.