Gateshead
Gateshead
Gateshead is a town in the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough of Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the River Tyne's southern bank. At the 2021 census, the population was 196,151.
Areas
Jarrow is a busy town on the banks of the River Tyne to the west of South Shields but. The town is linked to the North Shields by the Tyne Tunnels and the pedestrian tunnel which run under the River Tyne. Jarrow is also serviced by the Metro train line running throughout Tyne & Wear.
Founded as a Roman fort in the 1st century AD, Jarrow is one of the most historic towns in the North-East.
Bede's World, a museum illustrating the extraordinary world of the Venerable Bede is one of Jarrow’s most prominent attractions. Considered to be the 'candle' of the Dark Ages, Bede gave an invaluable insight into the life of the monastery in the later 7th and early 8th centuries. The complex, run by English Heritage, has exhibitions on Bede's life, the monastery at Jarrow and early Northumbrian history.
Our Jarrow office is located on Ellison Street, and as well as Jarrow, this office also covers the neighbouring Monkton Village, Hebburn, and beyond.
Low Fell is an affluent area with a village feel situated in the borough of Gateshead and bordered by Sheriff Hill, Deckham to the east, Saltwell, Bensham to the west, Shipcote to the north and Harlow Green to the south. The main bus route into Gateshead town centre and Newcastle ideally runs central through Low Fell and take just ten to fifteen minutes to reach the desired destination. If travelling by car Low fell is within close proximity to the principle road, the A167 providing easy access into Historical Durham and access to the A1 is easily gained by driving past the legendary landmark 'The Angel of the North'.
Low Fell and Durham Road in particular is home to numerous public houses, cafes, restaurants and convenience stores. Considered one of Britain's finest examples of a Victorian Park, Saltwell Park is central to Low Fell and was subject to a £9.6 million restoration project in 2011, and is home to two million visitors a year.
Low fell is an ideal place for young families and boasts some great Education Centres and local schools.
Our Low Fell branch is located on Durham Road, and covers the following areas: Central Low Fell, Allerdene, Harlow Green, Teams, Sheriff Hill, Deckham, Car Hill, Windy Nook, High Fell, Felling, High Heworth, Heworth, Leam Lane, Wardley, Pelaw, Bill Quay, Bensham, Shipcote and Kibblesworth.
Whickham is ideally positioned within easy access to Newcastle, Gateshead, The Metro Centre and Durham and the ideal area in which to base for families. With a population just exceeding 16000, Whickham offers residents superb local schools, including the prestigious Emmanuel College, a host of restaurants and bars and a hub of shopping facilities including supermarkets and boutique style stores.
Whickham and its residents pride themselves on the appearance of the area and are regular winners of Britain in Bloom. Annually the popular Gateshead Flower Show is hosted in Whickham and there is also a beautiful countryside and nature reserve park in the area. For a leisurely retreat from your busy lifestyle, take a walk around the Hermitage Gardens, located centrally in the suburb.
Surrounding Whickham you have a host of attractions, including Gibside Chapel and grounds, The Beamish working museum and the stunning Northumberland coastline.
Our Whickham office is located on Fellside Road, and is well placed for serving the surrounding areas of Swalwell, Dunston, Sunniside, Streetgate, Lobley Hill, Marley Hill, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Greenside, Blaydon, Winlaton, Burnopfield, Hobson, Chopwell, Dipton and Byermoor.