Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
#626
54.973847, -1.613157
Nomad Score:
67%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
68%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to other UK cities, with affordable options for dining and entertainment.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
75%
Weight: 80
Relatively low rental prices for city center apartments compared to London and other major cities.
🍎 Food & Groceries
70%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are reasonable, with a variety of dining options at different price points.
🚌 Transportation Cost
65%
Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable, but limited compared to larger cities; reliance on buses and metro.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options, including theaters, pubs, and cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced, with various options available.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
The British Pound is generally stable, though subject to fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
80%
Weight: 100
Good internet speeds available, with many areas offering fiber-optic connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
70%
Weight: 40
A growing number of coworking spaces catering to freelancers and remote workers.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
83%
Weight: 30
Numerous cafes provide free WiFi, making it easy to work remotely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
78%
Weight: 30
Many cafes are welcoming to remote workers, with comfortable seating and good coffee.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
55%
Weight: 100
Not a major hub for digital nomads, but growing interest in the community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Generally good work-life balance, with a culture that values leisure time.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Decent environmental quality, though urban pollution can be an issue.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is average, with some areas needing improvement.
🗨️ Language Barrier
90%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, making communication easy for most nomads.
💨 Air Quality
62%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate, with occasional pollution spikes in urban areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
85%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available through the NHS.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable for residents, though private care can be costly.
🏥 Healthcare
85%
Weight: 20
Robust healthcare system with access to various medical services and specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
40%
Weight: 80
Cold and rainy weather is common, which may not appeal to everyone.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, making it a safe place to live.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Good access to parks and green spaces within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is less common due to the cooler climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Experiences all four seasons, but winters can be harsh.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural scene with museums, galleries, and music venues.
🌃 Nightlife
70%
Weight: 15
Vibrant nightlife with a variety of bars and clubs, though not as extensive as larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Access to nearby countryside and coastal areas for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited language learning opportunities outside of English.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
68%
Weight: 10
Various local tours and experiences available, though not as extensive as in larger cities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
60%
Weight: 10
Decent options for indoor activities, including museums and entertainment centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Diverse food scene with options ranging from traditional British to international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
65%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available, catering to various styles.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Good availability of fitness facilities, though some may be limited in size.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Increasing number of healthy food options available in restaurants and cafes.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT time zone can be challenging for some remote workers in different regions.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
65%
Weight: 25
Growing startup scene provides some networking opportunities for freelancers.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
60%
Weight: 20
Moderate availability of remote job opportunities, particularly in tech and creative fields.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
55%
Weight: 20
Developing freelance ecosystem, but still not as robust as in larger cities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
70%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces is generally good, with a variety of amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
60%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene with some support for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
80%
Weight: 10
Widely accepted payment methods, including contactless and mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies compared to larger tech hubs.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
70%
Weight: 30
Newcastle International Airport offers good connectivity to major cities.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Public transit is available but can be limited outside peak hours.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
City is generally walkable, with many amenities within walking distance.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing services are available but not as prevalent as in larger cities.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is improving, but still limited in some areas.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other cities in the UK.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter and bike rentals compared to larger cities.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available, with good internet infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
80%
Weight: 15
Generally reliable power grid with few outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
65%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas, but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be complex for non-UK citizens.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate, with some complexities for freelancers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
80%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech in the UK.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment, though some recent uncertainties.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
60%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be challenging for newcomers without local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Moderate ease of business registration, with some bureaucratic hurdles.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa; options are limited for long-term stays.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Somewhat friendly to nomads, but not a primary destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
50%
Weight: 25
Limited events and meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
60%
Weight: 20
Growing online community presence, but still developing.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Generally safe city, with low crime rates in most areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and diverse community.