Average house price in Gateshead
The average house price in Gateshead (North East) is £158,885, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 6.9% over the last 12 months. That is 41% below the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Gateshead ranks 335th most expensive of 360 local authorities — among the 10% most affordable local authorities.
- Average price
- £158,885
- 12-month change
- +6.9%
- vs UK average
- -41%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 335th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £298,301 |
| Semi-detached | £185,057 |
| Terraced | £154,119 |
| Flat / maisonette | £98,896 |
Nearby areas in North East
- Redcar and Cleveland£154,422
- Darlington£156,880
- South Tyneside£156,931
- Stockton-on-Tees£169,540
- North Tyneside£197,229
- Northumberland£204,603
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Gateshead?
- The average house price in Gateshead is £158,885, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Gateshead?
- Average house prices in Gateshead have risen by 6.9% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Gateshead?
- An average detached home in Gateshead costs £298,301 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Gateshead?
- An average flat or maisonette in Gateshead costs £98,896 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Gateshead expensive compared with the UK average?
- Gateshead's average house price of £158,885 is 41% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Gateshead rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Gateshead is the 335th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it among the 10% most affordable local authorities.
The full picture for Gateshead
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Gateshead.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.