| Council | Gateshead |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East suburb 60% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Mount Pleasant is £140,258, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Mount Pleasant house price trends over the last 30 years.
£140,258
£294,995
£100,024
£214,212
£154,756
Is Mount Pleasant a nice place to live?
Mount Pleasant 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. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant has a high crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 119 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 60% above the national average, and 59% above the Tyne and Wear average.
What are the best schools in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant has 43 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Brighton Avenue Primary School and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead and Bede Community Primary School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Mount Pleasant?
The majority of residents in Mount Pleasant identify as White (British) (80%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.