Side-by-side comparison of NE16 Newcastle upon tyne and NE8 Gateshead covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE8 is the more affordable option at £123,000 median vs £180,000 in NE16. NE16 has lower recorded crime (2,270 vs 5,353 offences over 13 months). NE8 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE16 Newcastle upon tyne | NE8 Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £180,000 | £123,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,716 | £2,716 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,270 | 5,353 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 24.8 | 41.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 89.7 | 99.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 70.0 |
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.