Side-by-side comparison of NE26 Whitley bay and NE3 Newcastle upon tyne covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE3 is the more affordable option at £250,500 median vs £346,650 in NE26. NE26 has lower recorded crime (2,015 vs 4,295 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | NE26 Whitley bay | NE3 Newcastle upon tyne |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £346,650 | £250,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,462 | £2,542 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,015 | 4,295 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 88.6 | 89.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.1 | 99.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 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.