Side-by-side comparison of NE26 Whitley bay and NE27 Newcastle upon tyne covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE27 is the more affordable option at £225,000 median vs £346,650 in NE26. NE27 has lower recorded crime (1,436 vs 2,015 offences over 13 months). NE26 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE26 Whitley bay | NE27 Newcastle upon tyne |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £346,650 | £225,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,462 | £2,462 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,015 | 1,436 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 88.6 | 61.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.1 | 96.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 77.0 |
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.