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House prices in Gateshead
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Gateshead have risen sharply over the past year — up +6.3% to a typical £158,765, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £184,818.
That's 41% below the UK average of £271,295.
Gateshead house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Gateshead
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- NE16 ▼ -14.6% £205,000 643 sales
- NE40 ▼ -7.9% £185,000 613 sales
- NE39 ▼ -14.3% £185,000 267 sales
- NE9 ▲ +1.5% £170,000 888 sales
- DH3 ▲ +0.6% £167,500 442 sales
- NE11 ▼ -0.3% £160,000 507 sales
- NE21 ▼ -4.8% £153,500 572 sales
- NE10 ▼ -1.5% £136,000 824 sales
- NE8 ▼ -5.8% £125,000 1,026 sales
- NE17 ▼ -24.1% £74,500 186 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £296,318 ▲ +6.5%
- Semi-detached £184,818 ▲ +7.3%
- Terraced £154,083 ▲ +6.9%
- Flat £99,362 ▲ +2.6%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1 PROSPECT TERRACE, NE9 7YE | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 PARK TERRACE, NE11 9PA | £228,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 23 TAMARISK WAY, NE9 6GD | £230,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 18 STONECROP, NE9 6SB | £90,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 ARMSTRONG STREET, NE8 4ZS | £180,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 127 RODSLEY AVENUE, NE8 4LA | £142,000 |
| Apr 2026 | COLLINGWOOD COURTYARD NORTH SIDE, NE8 2GA | £172,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 82 CAMERONIAN SQUARE, NE8 2DB | £76,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 39 WARDLEY DRIVE, NE10 8AE | £228,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 EMBLETON ROAD, NE10 0TR | £230,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Gateshead costs 4.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Gateshead ranks nationally →
Gateshead is the 18th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 75,593 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Gateshead.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.6%
- Median floor area 74 m²
- Median annual energy cost £819
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in South Tyneside £159,318
- House prices in Sunderland £145,921
- House prices in Doncaster £172,857
- House prices in Barnsley £173,077
- House prices in St Helens £182,923
- House prices in Liverpool £184,670
- House prices in Bradford £187,452
- House prices in Knowsley £188,727
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Gateshead?
- The average house price in Gateshead is £158,765, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Gateshead changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Gateshead have risen +6.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Gateshead by property type?
- Latest average prices in Gateshead:
- detached homes: £296,318
- semi-detached homes: £184,818
- terraced homes: £154,083
- flats: £99,362
- Is Gateshead affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Gateshead costs 4.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Gateshead ranks nationally.
- Is Gateshead an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Gateshead costs £158,765 — 41% less than the UK average of £271,295. Gateshead is the 18th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Gateshead?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Gateshead's average of £158,765, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Gateshead?
- On a typical Gateshead sale at £158,765, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £1,900–£2,900, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Gateshead?
- Moving home in Gateshead typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.