Newcastle upon Tyne vs Sunderland
Renting in Newcastle upon Tyne costs £508/month more than Sunderland.
Rent comparison
Overall, renting in Sunderland is £508/month cheaper than Newcastle upon Tyne - that's £6,096/year.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings comparison
Residents of Newcastle upon Tyne earn £2,155/year more than those in Sunderland.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
House prices comparison
House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne are £48,000 (32%) higher than in Sunderland.
Over the last 10 years, house prices in Newcastle upon Tyne have risen by 31.1%, compared to 26.7% in Sunderland.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
Council tax comparison
You would pay £345/year more in council tax (Band D) living in Newcastle upon Tyne than in Sunderland.
| Band | Newcastle upon Tyne | Sunderland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,695 | £1,465 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£230/yr |
| Band B | £1,977 | £1,709 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£268/yr |
| Band C | £2,260 | £1,953 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£307/yr |
| Band D Benchmark | £2,542 | £2,197 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£345/yr |
| Band E | £3,107 | £2,685 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£422/yr |
| Band F | £3,672 | £3,174 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£498/yr |
| Band G | £4,237 | £3,662 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£575/yr |
| Band H | £5,084 | £4,394 | Newcastle upon Tyne +£690/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 | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £1,723 | £1,723 |
| Monthly | £144 | £144 |
| Energy region | North East | North East |
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 | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | £597 | £597 |
| Monthly | £50 | £50 |
| Water company | Northumbrian Water | Northumbrian Water |
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 and Sunderland have similar climate conditions.
Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid, 1991-2020 averages. Crown copyright. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime comparison
Newcastle upon Tyne has a higher crime rate than Sunderland, with 1,073 vs 941 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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