Side-by-side comparison of NE70 Belford and NE9 Gateshead covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE9 is the more affordable option at £175,000 median vs £232,500 in NE70. NE70 has lower recorded crime (94 vs 3,857 offences over 13 months). NE9 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE70 Belford | NE9 Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £232,500 | £175,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,597 | £2,716 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 94 | 3,857 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 54.7 | 66.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 48.8 | 99.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 62.0 | 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.