Town comparison
Gateshead vs Ryton
Which is better to live in? 6.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Gateshead offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Gateshead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ryton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gateshead
£171,195
Ryton
£207,489
Crime Rate
Gateshead
89.9
Ryton
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gateshead
96.7%
Ryton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gateshead
413.6
Ryton
390.3
EPC Rating
Gateshead
70.6
Ryton
70.6
Median Income
Gateshead
£27,490
Ryton
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Gateshead more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £171,195 versus £207,489 in Ryton. The most affordable entry point in Gateshead is a flat at £102,941, while in Ryton it is a flat at £104,380.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Ryton (£376,351 vs £337,966).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gateshead prices grew faster — 22% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.9 offences per 1,000 people, Gateshead is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ryton's 90 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gateshead is violent-crime, while in Ryton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastSchool quality favours Ryton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 96.7% in Gateshead.
Gateshead School Inspection Breakdown
96.7% of 41 schools (35 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ryton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gateshead | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 5 |
| Primary | 35 | 4 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 96.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gateshead enjoy 413.6 Mbps on average, while Ryton lags behind at 390.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Gateshead and 94.7% in Ryton. Gigabit availability stands at 77.3% in Gateshead and 74.2% in Ryton.
Gateshead is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (414 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gateshead is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Ryton's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Gateshead and £1,103 in Ryton. 64.6% of homes in Gateshead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Ryton.
Gateshead has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Gateshead has a population of 114,825 while Ryton has 8,804. Median household income is £27,490 in Gateshead and £27,490 in Ryton. The median age is 44.4 in Gateshead and 44.4 in Ryton. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Gateshead and 54.1% in Ryton.
| Indicator | Gateshead | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,825 | 8,804 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 28% |
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