Area: 142 sq km
Population (2004): 191,300
Households (2001): 84,300
No of cars or vans in area (2001): 64,200
No of households with at least 1 vehicle: 57% (England average 56%)
VAT registered businesses (2005): 3,545
Retail floorspace (2004): 289,702 sq m

Lots more useful facts available from www.tyne-wear-research.gov.uk.

This page is under construction, but Gateshead is well covered by the Council's own web site cycling page and the independent Cycle Gateshead web site. The Council is very active in promoting cycling and many events were held over the summer - see the Cycle North East 2006 leaflet.

Last updated 19 October 2006

Sign on Keelmans Way (diversion now removed!)

Related links:

Gateshead Council

Cycling page

Cycle Gateshead

Tyne & Wear Research