Side-by-side comparison of NE5 Newcastle upon tyne and NE63 Ashington covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE63 is the more affordable option at £121,750 median vs £172,000 in NE5. NE63 has lower recorded crime (4,105 vs 6,264 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | NE5 Newcastle upon tyne | NE63 Ashington |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £172,000 | £121,750 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,542 | £2,597 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,264 | 4,105 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 86.7 | 85.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.9 | 96.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 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.