Newcastle (NE1) vs Leeds (LS1)
Two North-of-England city centres separated by 100 miles of M1. Both have strong universities, both have undergone substantial regeneration, both attract young-professional rental demand. Leeds has roughly 30% higher prices.
Side-by-side detail
| Metric | Newcastle (NE1) | Leeds (LS1) |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | £76,354 | £3,546,103 |
| Median sale price | £74,000 | £375,000 |
| Sample size | 69 sales | 8 sales |
| Crime incidents (recent) | 1,210 | 1,644 |
| Avg EPC score | n/a | n/a |
| Avg annual energy cost | n/a | n/a |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | Leeds |
| Country | England | England |
Bottom line
Leeds wins on employer concentration (legal, financial services), Newcastle wins on £/sqft and lifestyle amenity per pound. Yields favour Newcastle. Capital growth has favoured Leeds over the last five years. For a single Northern investment, Leeds is the safer choice; for a portfolio, hold both.
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Newcastle (NE1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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Leeds (LS1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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