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About

Gateshead is a district in the North East of England, located on the southern bank of the River Tyne. It is part of the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear and lies opposite Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is known for its industrial heritage, with a history rooted in coal mining and shipbuilding. Landmarks like the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the Sage music venue highlight its modern development.

The district includes urban areas such as central Gateshead and suburban neighborhoods like Low Fell and Bensham. It features green spaces like Saltwell Park and the Derwent Walk Country Park. Gateshead is well-connected by road and public transport, including the Tyne and Wear Metro. The area has a mix of residential, commercial, and cultural spaces, with ongoing regeneration projects shaping its future.

Area overview

On average Gateshead has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gateshead is £37,292 per year. There are 92 schools in Gateshead: 67 primary (7 Outstanding and 46 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gateshead Population
196,151
Population density
1,378 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177,131
90.3%
Other White
5,277
2.69%
Other
2,202
1.12%
African
1,852
0.94%
Other Asian
1,429
0.73%
Total population: 196,149

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
27,161
30.52%
Owns with a mortgage
24,448
27.47%
Social rents from council
17,308
19.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
12,920
14.52%
Other social rented
5,026
5.65%
Total households: 88,999

Property prices in Gateshead

Based on 2,193 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 in Gateshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gateshead 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached330£305,000
Flats313£100,000
Semi-Detached813£180,000
Terraced737£140,000

10 years median price trend in Gateshead

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

All wards in Gateshead

Birtley

Blaydon

Bridges

Chopwell and Rowlands Gill

Chowdene

Crawcrook and Greenside

Deckham

Dunston and Teams

Dunston Hill and Whickham East

Felling

High Fell

Lamesley

Lobley Hill and Bensham

Low Fell

Pelaw and Heworth

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

Saltwell

Wardley and Leam Lane

Whickham North

Whickham South and Sunniside

Windy Nook and Whitehills

Winlaton and High Spen

Data Sources

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