Town comparison
Chester-le-Street vs Newcastle upon Tyne
Which is better to live in? 9.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Chester Le Street offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Chester Le Street has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chester Le Street edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chester-le-Street
£184,121
Newcastle upon Tyne
£241,128
Crime Rate
Chester-le-Street
89.4
Newcastle upon Tyne
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chester-le-Street
100.0%
Newcastle upon Tyne
96.7%
Avg Download Speed
Chester-le-Street
406.6
Newcastle upon Tyne
476.6
EPC Rating
Chester-le-Street
71.8
Newcastle upon Tyne
72.7
Median Income
Chester-le-Street
£28,058
Newcastle upon Tyne
£29,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Chester Le Street is £184,121, which is 24% less than Newcastle Upon Tyne at £241,128. The most affordable entry point in Chester Le Street is a flat at £68,516, while in Newcastle Upon Tyne it is a flat at £151,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Newcastle Upon Tyne (£151,787 vs £68,516).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chester Le Street prices grew faster — 29% vs -15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Chester Le Street (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Newcastle Upon Tyne (109.2 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Chester Le Street is violent-crime, while in Newcastle Upon Tyne it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastChester Le Street has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.7% in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Chester Le Street has 8 schools in total, while Newcastle Upon Tyne has 84.
Chester-le-Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newcastle upon Tyne School Inspection Breakdown
96.7% of 84 schools (68 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chester-le-Street | Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 84 |
| Primary | 6 | 68 |
| Secondary | 2 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Newcastle Upon Tyne offers faster average downloads at 476.6 Mbps, compared to 406.6 Mbps in Chester Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Chester Le Street and 99.6% in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Chester Le Street and 94.4% in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Newcastle Upon Tyne is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (477 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Newcastle Upon Tyne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Chester Le Street. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Chester Le Street and £1,094 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. 69.2% of homes in Chester Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.2% in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Newcastle Upon Tyne has more energy-efficient housing — 71.2% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,877 in Newcastle Upon Tyne and £28,058.3 in Chester Le Street. The median age is 44.5 in Chester Le Street and 41.9 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Chester Le Street and 53.5% in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Chester Le Street versus 56.5% in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
| Indicator | Chester-le-Street | Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,554 | 285,852 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £29,877 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 33.8% |
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