Categories in Gateshead
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gateshead
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 566 | 29 years |
| Shopping other | 416 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 413 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 412 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 209 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 207 | — |
| Health and medical | 200 | 19 years |
| Electronics stores | 189 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 184 | 22 years |
| General contractors | 182 | 28 years |
| Hairdressers | 176 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 176 | 25 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 162 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 159 | 27 years |
Gateshead Facts
| Area | 37.8 km² |
| Population | 124,970 |
| Male Population | 61,743 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 63,227 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.7% |
| Median Age | 38.8 years (Male: 37.8, Female: 39.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $38,075 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Team Valley Trading Estate, Metrocentre, Town Centre, Springwell, Gateshead |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 54.96209, -1.60168 |
| Postal Codes | DH98, NE10, NE11, NE16, NE8, More |
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Gateshead Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,677 | 116,204 | 117,091 | 123,765 | 124,970 | 125,606 | 127,161 |
| Population Density | 3,117.3 / km² | 3,078.3 / km² | 3,101.7 / km² | 3,278.5 / km² | 3,310.5 / km² | 3,327.3 / km² | 3,368.5 / km² |
Gateshead Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 6.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | +6.2% | +7.5% | +6.7% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Gateshead Median Age
Median Age: 38.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 38.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Gateshead Population Density
Population Density: 3,311 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 124,970 | 37.8 km² | 3,311 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Gateshead Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Gateshead
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gateshead
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Gateshead
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gateshead
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Gateshead Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,116 | $26,770 | $30,624 | $37,732 | $35,739 | $37,100 | $33,569 | $38,075 |
| Total GDP | $4.8B | $5B | $5.7B | $7.3B | $7.1B | $7.6B | $7B | $8B |
Gateshead CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 1,297,964 tn | 10.39 tn | 34,383.1 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,297,964 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 34,383.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/11 | 9:03 PM | 3.6 | 88.3 km | 6,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/88 | 2:23 PM | 3.7 | 94.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/79 | 3:57 AM | 4.5 | 69.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Gateshead
is a large town in Tyne and Wear, England, and the main settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. Part of County Durham until the creation of Tyne and Wear in 1974, the town lies on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle ..
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