Side-by-side comparison of NE4 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 £150,000 in NE4. NE8 has lower recorded crime (5,353 vs 6,213 offences over 13 months). NE4 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NE4 Newcastle upon tyne | NE8 Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £150,000 | £123,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,542 | £2,716 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,213 | 5,353 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 92.0 | 41.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.4 | 99.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 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.