Gateshead is a highly regarded and desirable place to live, with an abundance of local facilities, including shops, bars, restaurants, and a cinema.
Known for its beautiful Victorian houses on tree-lined streets, historical buildings and rich history, Gateshead has a lot to offer to the growing family, young adults and students. It is conveniently located for easy access to Newcastle city centre, and benefits from regular public transport links and many local facilities, including the famous Saltwell Park.
The Area in Depth
Gateshead has many primary and secondary schools, including 6th form schools and Gateshead college- ideal for the growing family.
Whether you fancy a walk in the beautiful Saltwell Park, a trip to the shops on Durham Road or Trinity Square, there is something to fit everybody's taste. Local restaurants, bars, cafes and beauty salons are just a little number of the amenities you can find in the area- you don't even need to go to town!
- Sir Joseph Swan, who is famous for inventing the incandescent light–bulb, lived in Low Fell between 1869 and 1883.
- The landmark "Gateshead Millennium Bridge" is one of seven bridges that joins Gateshead with Newcastle. It was erected in 2001 and won the James Stirling Prize for Architecture in 2002.
