| Council | Gateshead |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for a North East suburb 19% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Dunston is £165,182, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Dunston house price trends over the last 30 years.
£165,182
£417,495
£98,740
£161,727
£169,591
Is Dunston a nice place to live?
Dunston is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Dunston?
Dunston has a below average crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 61 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 19% below the national average, and 19% below the Tyne and Wear average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Dunston?
Dunston has 37 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Emmanuel College, Bridgewater Primary School, Brighton Avenue Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell and Canning Street Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Dunston?
The majority of residents in Dunston identify as White (British) (88%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.