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Gateshead Town

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About

Gateshead Town is the administrative and commercial center of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead in Tyne and Wear. Located on the southern bank of the River Tyne, it is directly opposite Newcastle upon Tyne, connected by several bridges including the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The area features a mix of retail spaces, offices, and cultural venues, with the Trinity Square shopping center and the Gateshead Civic Centre serving as key landmarks.

The town is known for its cultural attractions, including the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and the Sage Gateshead music venue. Public transport links, including the Gateshead Interchange, provide easy access to Newcastle and surrounding areas. The Quayside area offers scenic views of the river and hosts events throughout the year. Residential areas blend with commercial zones, creating a functional urban environment.

Area overview

On average Gateshead Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 319 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gateshead Town is £38,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Gateshead Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
319
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gateshead Town Population
7,689
Population density
2,774.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,479
71.29%
Other White
608
7.91%
African
266
3.46%
Chinese
231
3.01%
Other
190
2.47%
Total population: 7,685

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,258
34.07%
Social rents from council
917
24.84%
Owns with a mortgage
801
21.7%
Owns outright
443
12%
Other social rented
152
4.12%
Total households: 3,692

Property prices in Gateshead Town

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Gateshead Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £324,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gateshead Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gateshead Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£274,995
Flats69£135,000
Semi-Detached9£159,000
Terraced19£174,995

10 years median price trend in Gateshead Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gateshead Town.

All postcodes in Gateshead Town

NE83PW

Duncan Street

NE89TB

Charles Street

NE100BD

Fox Street

NE81BN

High West Street

NE81FU

High Street

NE81NA

Denmark Street

NE81QX

Havelock Close

NE83BX

Hawks Road

NE83DA

Saltmeadows Road

NE83DG

Albany Road

NE83FN

Gateshead Town

NE83QA

East Hill Road

NE100AU

Sunderland Road

NE83NR

Gateshead Town

NE89SZ

Charles Street

NE100AT

Sunderland Road

NE81EB

Bensham Road

NE83JQ

Lindisfarne Drive

NE82ES

Half Moon Lane

NE82JR

Bridge Street

NE83FE

Bede Gardens

NE83FX

Gateshead Town

NE83JA

Foster Drive

NE100BB

Oban Street

NE89SE

Gateshead Town

NE81EX

High West Street

NE81NR

Alexandra Road

NE81PD

High Street

NE82BR

Deptford Road

NE82EH

Gateshead Town

NE82EY

Worsdell Drive

NE82FS

Gateshead Town

NE83FL

Churchill Road

NE83FW

Gateshead Town

NE89ST

Charles Street

NE100AW

St James Court

NE81BG

Hopper Street

NE81FY

High Street

NE81NB

Prince Consort Road

NE81PQ

Askew Road

NE83AH

Albany Road

NE83DD

Old Fold Road

NE81XF

Charles Street

NE82AR

Bottle Bank

NE82ED

Mulgrave Terrace

NE83BP

Albany Road

NE83ET

Beech Street

NE83HB

Bede Court

NE83PY

Beaufront Gardens

NE89FR

High Street

NE89FX

Gateshead Town

NE100BA

Asher Street

NE100WZ

Gateshead Town

NE81WQ

High Street

NE82BA

Brandling Street

NE83FH

Wilfrid Gardens

NE83FF

Bede Gardens

NE83PJ

Cobden Street

NE83NG

Chaucer Close

NE83NQ

Chaucer Close

NE83NS

Gateshead Town

NE83PU

Duncan Street

NE83QW

Mill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.