Cost of Living in Gateshead
North East
Town
Tyne and Wear, EnglandPopulation: 202,000
Average House Price
£150.2k
-48% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,757
-3% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£675/mo
-44% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,120Band D / yr
Energy£149/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£38.00/ mo
Bus Pass£65.45/ mo
House Prices in Gateshead
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£150,150
Detached£271,180
Semi-detached£156,520
Terraced£104,650
Flat / Apartment£95,550
House prices in Gateshead have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Gateshead
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,757
Mean£42,188
Median hourly rate£17.97/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,652
Upper quartile (75th)£49,608
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-3.3%
£1,282 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Gateshead
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Gateshead each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £675 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £177 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £149 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £38.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £169 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £233 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,614 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Gateshead
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.45
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£169
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Gateshead
- What is the average house price in Gateshead?
- The average house price in Gateshead is £150,150, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £271,180, while flats and apartments average £95,550. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Gateshead?
- The median annual salary in Gateshead is £37,757, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,282 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,652 (lower quartile) to £49,608 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Gateshead?
- Average monthly rent in Gateshead is £675 per month. Rents have increased by +6.0% over the past year.
- Is Gateshead an affordable place to live?
- Gateshead is generally considered affordable. Rent accounts for approximately 21% of the median monthly income, which is below the 30% threshold commonly used as a benchmark for housing affordability. The average monthly rent is £675, while the median annual salary is £37,757 (approximately £3,146 per month before tax).
- How does Gateshead compare to London?
- The average house price in Gateshead is £150,150, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Gateshead costs around 27% of London prices, making it £400,850 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £675 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Gateshead?
- House prices in Gateshead are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £150,150 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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