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Gateshead vs South Tyneside: which is the better place to live?
Is Gateshead or South Tyneside a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Gateshead and South Tyneside across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Gateshead wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 73.2/100 versus 71.7/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Gateshead | South Tyneside | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 73.2/100 | 71.7/100 | Gateshead |
| Better value | 59.6 | 66.2 | South Tyneside |
| For families | 95.2 | 92.5 | Gateshead |
| For commuters | 46.4 | 36.5 | Gateshead |
| For healthcare access | 75 | 75 | Level |
| Avg house price | £158,885 | £156,931 | South Tyneside (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,716 | £2,434 | South Tyneside (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 96.9% | 92.3% | Gateshead |
| Crime per 1,000 | 90.6 | 90.6 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 87.7% | 89% | South Tyneside |
| Gera GP Access score | 75 | 75 | Level |
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Gateshead wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 73.2/100 vs 71.7/100.
| Verdict | Gateshead | South Tyneside | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73.2 | 71.7 | Gateshead (+1.5) |
| Better value | 59.6 | 66.2 | South Tyneside (+6.6) |
| For families | 95.2 | 92.5 | Gateshead (+2.7) |
| For commuters | 46.4 | 36.5 | Gateshead (+9.9) |
| For healthcare access | 75 | 75 | Level |
| Measure | Gateshead | South Tyneside |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £158,885 | £156,931 |
| Band D council tax | £2,716 | £2,434 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 96.9% | 92.3% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 90.6 | 90.6 |
| Gigabit broadband | 87.7% | 89% |
| Gera GP Access score | 75 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gateshead or South Tyneside a better place to live overall?
- Gateshead scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 73.2/100 versus 71.7/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 1.5 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Gateshead or South Tyneside?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — South Tyneside is better value. Average house prices are £158,885 in Gateshead and £156,931 in South Tyneside; Band D council tax is £2,716 versus £2,434 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Gateshead or South Tyneside better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Gateshead comes out ahead for families. Gateshead has 96.9% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 90.6 per 1,000; South Tyneside has 92.3% and 90.6 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Gateshead or South Tyneside?
- For connectivity, Gateshead has 87.7% gigabit-capable premises and South Tyneside has 89% (Ofcom, June 2026). Gateshead leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Gateshead or South Tyneside?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Gateshead scores 75 (North East and North Cumbria ICB) and South Tyneside scores 75 (North East and North Cumbria ICB). The two are level for GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).