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Gateshead

City in Gateshead, United Kingdom

Overview

Gateshead is a lively, historical town on the southern bank of the River Tyne, directly opposite Newcastle. Known for its innovative architecture, lively arts scene, and expansive green spaces, Gateshead offers an appealing mix of heritage and modern culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Metropolitan District

Gateshead

Population

196,151

Time Zone

Europe/London

Coordinates

54.93°, -1.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,575

Local Cost

$1,420

Local Income

$2,200

Cashless

English

100

Temperature

8.6°C

Summer Avg

14.1°C

Winter Avg

3.6°C

Record High

26.1°C

Record Low

-7.3°C

Humidity

88%

Precipitation

863 mm

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

NCL

Distance

12 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Browning Square Lamesley Lamesley mixes quiet residential streets with farmland on the edge of Gateshead. Most homes are detached or semi-detached, with few shops or public spaces.Hedley Hedley features mid-century homes and low-rise apartments in a quiet residential setting. Local shops and parks serve the community with everyday conveniences.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.

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