The average house price in Gateshead is £154,880, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Gateshead house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Gateshead a nice place to live?
Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
Gateshead has an average crime rate for a North East town, with around 83 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 11% above the national average, and 10% above the Tyne and Wear average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Gateshead?
Gateshead has 137 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead, Byker Primary School, Glynwood Community Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School and Central Walker Church of England Primary School. Note: 12 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Gateshead?
The majority of residents in Gateshead identify as White (British) (83%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.