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Gateshead, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Gateshead is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 77,649. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
77,649 Population 9,277/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$43,433 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,433 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$194,230 home value, $1,086/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population77,649
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density9,277/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,433
Per Capita$43,433
Unemployment6.4%

Housing

A
Home Value$194,230
Rent$1,086
Ownership58.4%
Housing Units31,060

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+44.9%

Community

Population77,649
Population Density9,277 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates54.9621°, -1.6017°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (981 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$43,433
Median Age42.7 years

About Gateshead

Gateshead is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 77,649. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Gateshead has a population of 77,649 with a density of 9,277 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (4.4%), with 3.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents. 4.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 7.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

77,649
Total Population
9,277
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above United Kingdom avg
8.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.6%

Social Characteristics

Gateshead vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Gateshead is $43,433, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,433 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $835, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 715 business establishments, including 256 restaurants. 26.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gateshead vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$43,433
42% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$43,433
Avg Weekly Wage$835

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)715

Business (County)

Restaurants256
Healthcare59
Retail31

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.8%
Public Transit10.4%
Work from Home26.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Gateshead is $194,230, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,086 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 58.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 31,060 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,230
31% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,086
7% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.4%
Owner-Occupied58.4%
Renter-Occupied41.6%
Housing Units31,060

Property Tax

Climate in Gateshead

Gateshead has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 890 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -2.7° / 10.3° 66.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -2.1° / 11.7° 69.5
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F -1.5° / 14.2° 63.2
Apr 7°C / 45°F -1.3° / 16.7° 44.8
May 10.6°C / 51°F 2.7° / 19.3° 59.5
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 5.8° / 22.8° 62.9
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 8.2° / 25° 89.6
Aug 15.1°C / 59°F 8.1° / 23.6° 81.5
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 4.9° / 22.1° 73.6
Oct 9.7°C / 49°F 2.4° / 16.2° 105.7
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F -0.9° / 13.3° 78.6
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -1.6° / 11.2° 94.5
Gateshead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density9,277/sq mi
Coordinates54.9621°N, 1.6017°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 127 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 115 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 131 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 131 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 46 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 80 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in

Gateshead has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.9% have completed high school. 59 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.9%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9,277/sq mi
Total Area8.4 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants256
Retail Stores31

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.8%
Public Transit10.4%
Work from Home26.8%

Schools in Gateshead

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gateshead Jewish Nursery School - - - -
Gibside School - - - -
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School - - - -
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School - - - -
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School - - - -
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Eslington Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
South Street Community Primary School - - - -
St Josephs Roman Catholic Aided Primary Schhol - - - -
Caedmon Community Primary School - - - -
Brighton Avenue Primary School - - - -
Keser Torah Boys' School - - - -
Keser Girls School - - - -
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Byker Primary School - - - -
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School - - - -
Haskel School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gateshead

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
Aycliffe Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
CVFM - MP3 320 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Kearney FM community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Frisk Radio - AAC
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gateshead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village
Arbeia Roman Fort Museum
Beamish Museum
Bede Museum
Bowes Railway
Centre for Life
Charge!
Discovery Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
Fans Museum
Fulwell Windmill visitor centre
George Stephenson's Birthplace
Great North Museum: Hancock
Mining Institute
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Newbiggin Maritime Centre
Newburn Hall Motor Museum
Newcastle Castle
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums
Northumberland Museum and Archives
Old Lowlight Heritage Centre
Oriental Museum
Path Head Watermill
Railway Museum
Ryhope Engines Museum
Segedunum
Souter Lighthouse
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Stephenson Railway Museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
The Black Gate
The Donnison School
The Story
Tithe Barn
Washington F Pit Museum
Washington Old Hall
Watch House Museum
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

Libraries in Gateshead

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Bedlington Library and Community Hub0.0
Bedlington Station Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blyth Library0.0
Boldon Lane Community Library0.0
Bowburn Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Bunny Hill Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
City Library0.0
Cleadon Park Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Cramlington Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Cullercoats Library0.0
Denton Burn Library0.0
Dinnington Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Easington Lane Library0.0
East Boldon Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Fawdon Community Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Forest Hall Library0.0
Fulwell Community Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone0.0
Hetton Centre Library0.0
High Heaton Library0.0
Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre0.0
Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre0.0
Jarrow Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
Kayll Road Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Monkseaton Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
North Shields Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Oxford Centre0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Seaton Sluice Library0.0
Shiremoor Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
St Peter's Library0.0
St. Peter's Library0.0
The Murray Library0.0
The Old Library0.0
The Word0.0
Thornley Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0
Whitley Bay Library0.0
Wideopen Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gateshead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market
Grainger Market
Jackie White's Market
Jacky White's Market
Jesmond Food Market
Jesmond Food Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Newcastle Farmers' Market
Quayside Market
Quayside Market
South Shields Market

Hotels in Gateshead

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bewick Hotel
Embassy Newcastle
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead
Hotel du Vin
Hotel Express
Premier Inn
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Newcastle-Gateshead

Restaurants in Gateshead

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adam's Halal Restaurant
Beirut Lounge
Brek-E
Chucho's
Kutchenhaus
Miso
Nando's
Raval
Sabor
Sambrua
Six Restaurant
Spice Connection
The Bake
The Tynesider Bar & Grill
Valley Farm
Windows on the Tyne

Cafes in Gateshead

26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angels Delights
Asda Café
Baltic Front Room
Baltic Place Cafe
Bewicks
Bewicks Tearoom
Blooms
Cafe @ the club
Cake Stories
Costa
Cup & Cake
Dominic's Cafe
Good Brews
Grazin' Kitchen
Grumpy Panda
Hazel Blossom Florist & Cafe
Internet Cafe
It's time for tea
JJ's Kitchen
Pinaki
Prism Coffee
Savour Bakery, Cafe & Patisserie
Shirleys sandwich shop
The Cycle Hub
The Staiths Café
Valley House Deli

Cinemas in Gateshead

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vue

Theatres in Gateshead

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Little Theatre Gateshead

Monuments in Gateshead

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cenotaph
Charlton Memorial Fountain

Clinics in Gateshead

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NumiScan

Dentists in Gateshead

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bensham Dental Practice
Denmark Street Dental Practice
NHS Gateshead Dental Care
Smith & Smith NHS Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Gateshead

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blythman & Partners Ltd
Sheriff’s Highway Vets

Train Stations in Gateshead

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Byker
Gateshead
Gateshead Stadium

Bus Stations in Gateshead

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gateshead Interchange

Gas Stations in Gateshead

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
EV Chargers
JET
Shell
Shell Redheugh Bridge

Banks in Gateshead

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
Lloyds Bank
Moneywise
Newcastle Building Society

Gyms in Gateshead

6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
NRG Gym Newcastle
O'Tooles
PureGym
Reebok Crossfit Tyneside
Reebok CrossFit Tyneside

Breweries in Gateshead

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anarchy Brewery and Taproom
Big Lamp Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Firebrick Brewers
Hill Island Brewery
Leamside Brewery
Maxim Brewery
Mordue Brewery
Mordue Brewery
S43 Brewery
Three Kings Brewery
Two By Two Brewing
Two By Two Brewing
Tyne Bank Brewery
Vaux Brewery
Wylam Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gateshead

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Airports Near Gateshead

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Charlton Mires Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Milfield Glider Field-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wombleton Airfield-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gateshead

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coatsworth Road Post Office
Dunston Post Office
Jackson Street Post Office
Saltwell Road Post Office

Treatment Centers in Gateshead

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Actice Chiropract Centre
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Clarendon
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Geoffrey Rhodes Centre
Hebburn Health Centre
Monkton Hall
NumiScan
Optimax
Peak Health Therapies
Rose Lodge
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Dow clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gateshead

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ahavas Yisroel
Beis Medrash "Beis HaTalmud"
Beis Medrash Kollel "Zichron Shaul"
Bensham Gospel Hall
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Durham Road Baptist Church
Eden Progressive S N U spiritualist Church
Emmanuel Pentecostal Church
Gateshead & Whickham Spiritualist Centre
Gateshead Evangelical Church
Gateshead Shul
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kings Castle
Lechu Vonim
Masjid Awliya Allah
Salvation Army Church & Community Centre
Society of Saint Pius X
St Chad's
St Edmund's
St George's Church
St James & St Bede Church
St Joseph's Church
St Lawrence Gospel Hall
St Mark's Methodist Church
St Michael
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic community Of The Holy Rosary
The Church of St. Ann
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God
Tyneside Church Central
Whitehall Road Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around Gateshead

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 130
Hospitals 9
Pharmacies 50
Restaurants 256
Cafes 248
Bars 77
Supermarkets 31
Banks 20
Museums 3
Hotels 24
Libraries 7
Parks 89
Places of Worship 37

Things to See Near Gateshead

40 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (33)
  • • Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
  • • Bede's Well
  • • Benwell Roman Temple
  • • Benwell Vallum
  • • Benwell Vallum Crossing
  • + 28 more
🏰 Castles (6)
  • • Hamsterley Hall
  • • Hylton Castle
  • • Lambton Castle
  • • Newcastle Castle - Keep
  • • Seaton Delaval Hall
  • + 1 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Adam's Camera

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gateshead

What is the population of Gateshead?

Gateshead has a population of 77,649 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9,277 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Gateshead expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,433, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $194,230 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gateshead?

Gateshead has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gateshead?

The unemployment rate in Gateshead is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $835. There are 715 business establishments in the area, including 256 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Gateshead?

The median home value in Gateshead is $194,230. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,086. The homeownership rate is 58.4%.

How are the schools in Gateshead?

28.0% of adults in Gateshead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Gateshead?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gateshead is 4.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian. 95.4% of residents speak only English at home. 4.5% of the population are military veterans. 7.4% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

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