| Council | Gateshead |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
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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 of 178.2 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Supermarket and Charles Street, as reported by Northumbria Police.
What are the best schools in Gateshead?
Gateshead has 136 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead, Lingey House Primary School, Western Community Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School and Welbeck Academy. Note: 15 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.