Side-by-side comparison of NE3 Newcastle upon tyne and NE34 South shields covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE34 is the more affordable option at £156,000 median vs £250,500 in NE3. NE3 has lower recorded crime (4,295 vs 5,294 offences over 13 months). NE3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE3 Newcastle upon tyne | NE34 South shields |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £250,500 | £156,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,542 | £2,434 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,295 | 5,294 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 89.1 | 56.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.6 | 91.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 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.