Dunston & Teams
Gateshead 007 · 4 sub-areas · 7,706 residents
Gateshead 007 is a residential area within Gateshead, home to around 7,700 people, with rents well below the national average. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £707 a month — roughly half what you'd pay for a comparable home in many southern cities. The high proportion of social housing here sets it apart from most of the surrounding borough.
Dunston & Teams is a mid-density neighbourhood of Gateshead in the North East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Dunston & Teams?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £785 a month.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Dunston & Teams in Gateshead
Living in Dunston & Teams
This part of Gateshead has a noticeably settled, working-class character. Detached from the city-centre buzz, it's predominantly residential — a mix of social and private housing with a high share of single-person households, at nearly 44%. Around three in five residents can reach greenspace within a short walk, and the nearest park or open space is only about 280 metres away on average, which makes a real difference day to day.
Rent here is among the more affordable you'll find in the North East. A two-bed costs roughly £707 a month, and even a three-bed sits at around £823 — substantially below the UK national median of around £1,200 for a two-bed. Rents have risen about 5.5% over the past year, so the direction of travel is upward, but the floor remains low by any national measure. If you're buying, the median sale price is around £148,000, and you'd typically need about two and a half years to save a deposit at local income levels.
The population skews young-to-middle-aged: roughly a quarter of residents are aged 18–34, and around a quarter more are in the 35–49 bracket. Families with children make up a relatively small share of households, while the 19% under-18 population suggests some family presence. Tenure is the most distinctive characteristic — nearly 35% of homes are social rented, well above the UK average, and just over 40% are owner-occupied.
For getting around, most residents drive — nearly 47% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.3 km away, roughly a 16-minute walk. Nearly a third of residents work from home, at 27%, which is notable and reflects a shift that's made the area's relative distance from major employment centres less of a drawback. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Gateshead 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're looking for. It's affordable, green, and relatively quiet, with nearly 60% of residents within easy walking distance of greenspace. The trade-off is that crime runs above the national average and school quality within catchment distance is well below typical UK levels. It suits people who prioritise low housing costs over prestige address.
- What is the rent in Gateshead 007?
- A one-bed typically costs around £578 a month, a two-bed around £707, and a three-bed roughly £823. These are estimates based on council-level ONS data scaled to neighbourhood conditions. Rents rose about 5.5% over the past year, but costs remain well below the UK national average.
- Is Gateshead 007 safe?
- Crime runs at around 123 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in approximately the second most deprived decile nationally, which correlates with higher crime rates. It's not a uniquely dangerous place, but the crime rate is meaningfully elevated compared to the UK baseline.
- What's the commute from Gateshead 007 to the city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.3 km away — roughly a 16-minute walk. Nearly half of residents commute by car, and public transport accounts for under 13% of journeys, reflecting the area's car-dependent character. Around 27% of residents work from home, which reduces the daily commute burden for a significant share of the population.
- Who lives in Gateshead 007?
- It's a mixed community of younger adults and settled working-age residents, with a high proportion of people living alone — nearly 44% of households are single-person. Social housing accounts for nearly 35% of tenure, well above the national average. Around a quarter of residents are aged 18–34, and about 31% hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Gateshead 007?
- There are 71 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so access isn't the issue. Around 41% of those schools are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. If schools are a priority, it's worth researching individual institutions carefully.
- How affordable is buying a home in Gateshead 007?
- The median sale price is around £148,000, which is low by UK standards. At local income levels, you'd typically need about two and a half years to save a deposit — one of the more achievable timeframes in the country. The median resident salary is around £29,500 a year.