Gateshead vs Newcastle upon Tyne
A side-by-side comparison of the Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tynelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Newcastle upon Tyne is the more populous; council tax is lower in Newcastle upon Tyne; Gateshead has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Gateshead | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196,151 | 300,125 |
| Density | 1,378/km² | 2,646/km² |
| Deprivation | 17% in most-deprived 10% | 26% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,716 | £2,542 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 97% | 91% |
| Aged under 16 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 68% |
| Aged 65+ | 20% | 15% |