Newcastle (NE1) vs Sunderland (SR1)
The two largest North East city centres, both reflecting decades of post-industrial transition. Newcastle (NE1) has done it more successfully; Sunderland (SR1) has further to run.
Side-by-side detail
| Metric | Newcastle (NE1) | Sunderland (SR1) |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | £76,354 | £161,793 |
| Median sale price | £74,000 | £57,000 |
| Sample size | 69 sales | 105 sales |
| Crime incidents (recent) | 1,210 | 644 |
| Avg EPC score | n/a | n/a |
| Avg annual energy cost | n/a | n/a |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | Sunderland |
| Country | England | England |
Bottom line
Newcastle's regeneration is largely complete; Sunderland's is mid-cycle. Investors looking for the next decade's growth story should consider Sunderland; investors looking for safer current yields should pick Newcastle. Both are among the UK's most affordable cities by £/sqft. Quality-of-life is comparable; employer base is stronger in Newcastle.
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Newcastle (NE1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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Sunderland (SR1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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