Side-by-side comparison of NE18 Newcastle upon tyne and NE22 Bedlington covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE22 is the more affordable option at £156,500 median vs £420,000 in NE18. NE18 has lower recorded crime (38 vs 1,919 offences over 13 months). NE22 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE18 Newcastle upon tyne | NE22 Bedlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £420,000 | £156,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,597 | £2,597 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 38 | 1,919 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 9.3 | 47.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 30.0 | 88.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 51.0 | 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.