Newcastle upon Tyne vs Leeds
Renting in Newcastle upon Tyne costs £70/month more than Leeds.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Leeds is £70/month cheaper than Newcastle upon Tyne - that's £840/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Leeds earn £1,535/year more than those in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in Leeds are £45,000 (23%) higher than in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne have risen by 31.1%, compared to 55.1% in Leeds.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £258/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Newcastle upon Tyne than in Leeds.
| Band | Newcastle upon Tyne | Leeds | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,695 | £1,522 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£173/yr |
| Band B | £1,977 | £1,776 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£201/yr |
| Band C | £2,260 | £2,030 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£230/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,542 | £2,284 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£258/yr |
| Band E | £3,107 | £2,791 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£316/yr |
| Band F | £3,672 | £3,299 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£373/yr |
| Band G | £4,237 | £3,806 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£431/yr |
| Band H | £5,084 | £4,567 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£517/yr |
Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government
Band D is used as the standard benchmark for comparing council tax across areas. Other bands are set as fixed proportions of the Band D amount.
Energy comparison
| Measure | Newcastle upon Tyne | Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | North East | Yorkshire |
Energy estimates are based on the Ofgem price cap, which is set nationally. Regional variation is small; we show the same headline figure across regions for transparency.
Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q4 2026
Water comparison
| Measure | Newcastle upon Tyne | Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £597 | £636 |
| Monthly | £50 | £53 |
| Water company | Northumbrian Water | Yorkshire Water |
Water in Leeds costs about £39/year more than in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27
Water company boundaries don't always align cleanly with local authority boundaries; the company shown here is the most common provider in each area.
Climate comparison
Newcastle upon Tyne gets around 38mm less rainfall per year and 134 more hours of sunshine than Leeds.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Newcastle upon Tyne has a lower crime rate than Leeds, with 1,073 vs 1,153 recorded crimes per 10,000 people.
Source: Home Office / Scottish Government recorded crime
Recording practices vary between police forces. Crime rates reflect reported and recorded crime only.
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