Gateshead: population and statistics
Gateshead has a population of 202,509 (2025) across 142.3 km², or 1,423 people per km². It ranks 112 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 202,509 residents
- 142.3 km²
- 1,423 people/km²
Gateshead in numbers
Population of Gateshead over time
Gateshead had 201,271 residents in 2015 and 202,509 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 197,342 |
| 2021 | 196,179 |
| 2022 | 198,321 |
| 2023 | 199,876 |
| 2024 | 201,422 |
| 2025 | 202,509 |
All indicators for Gateshead
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Gateshead | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 21.3% | 20.4% | ranked 176 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 17.4% | ranked 188 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gateshead | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 95,940 dwellings | 1,296,150 | 27,429,300 | ranked 95 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 37.6% | 33.8% | 31.6% | ranked 98 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.0% | 16.3% | 18.1% | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 88,999 households | 124,506 | 61,440 | ranked 94 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 79.8% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 20.1% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 109 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 58.4% | 60.5% | 67.3% | ranked 255 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.4% | 17.3% | 17.6% | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 25.1% | 22.0% | 14.3% | ranked 30 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £155,550 | £168,472 | £272,474 | ranked 340 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.7% | 4.8% | 2.2% | ranked 106 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gateshead | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.5% | 79.2% | 76.7% | ranked 80 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.3% | 5.2% | 7.8% | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gateshead | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,160 sites | 92,455 | 3,232,440 | ranked 170 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 35.4 per 1,000 | 33.5 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 289 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,700 businesses | 74,490 | 2,786,975 | ranked 187 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,199 | £35,016 | £38,490 | ranked 312 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Gateshead | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.4% | 71.8% | 76.3% | ranked 267 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3.2% | ranked 88 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gateshead | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 32.4% | 27.7% | 18.5% | ranked 37 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 12 local authorities in North East, Gateshead ranks 7 by population.
Average house price: £155,550 in Gateshead, compared with an average of £168,472 in North East and £308,859 across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £34,199 in Gateshead, compared with an average of £35,016 in North East and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Average house price”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,937 football pitches.
- 5.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Newcastle upon Tyne, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Newcastle upon Tyne (320,838 residents), 7 km away.
Business sectors: Gateshead
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.9% ×1.3
- Construction13.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.1
- Real estate4.8% ×1.1
Where is Gateshead?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gateshead?
Gateshead has 202,509 residents (2025), ranking 112 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Gateshead?
Gateshead covers 142.3 km², with a density of 1,423 people per km².
Is the population of Gateshead growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gateshead went from 201,271 to 202,509, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Gateshead?
Gateshead is in North East (region). Latitude 54.950, longitude −1.600.
Average house price: what is the figure for Gateshead?
In Gateshead, “Average house price” stands at £155,550 (2026), ranking 340 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Gateshead?
In Gateshead, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £34,199 (2025), ranking 312 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Gateshead?
The nearest to Gateshead are Newcastle upon Tyne (7.4 km), North Tyneside (7.7 km), South Tyneside (10 km), Sunderland (14 km), County Durham (23 km).