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Gateshead, located in Tyne and Wear, England, is a bustling town

INVESTMENT CASE that is home to around 200,000 people, with 1.4 million people

of working age within a 10-mile radius

“Gateshead is competing on a global scale for investment. Gateshead’s long-term success will continue to FAST FACTS

depend upon remaining an attractive location for international, national and indigenous investment and
Gateshead is the main major area in the Metropolitan borough of Gateshead.
maintaining a skilled and adaptable workforce.” Gateshead Economic Growth Acceleration Plan 2014-18
The town accounts for some 60% of the borough’s population

Gateshead is known for its architecture and cultural attractions, including the
Cultural-led regeneration and infrastructure, which 20m tall Angel of the North
£ £21,566 will deliver long term economic dividends, at the Gateshead’s population is projected to increase to around 211,500 by 2039

Gross Value Added (GVA)
heart of Gateshead’s regeneration plans
per head 2015 (Tyneside) The North East Local Enterprise Partnership is bidding to be one of the national

testbeds for 5G technology
The Gateshead Economic Growth Acceleration
Plan is supporting the creation of 4,000 jobs from Gateshead enjoys higher than average superfast broadband availability, at
2015-2020 91%, compared to an average of 89% for England

121 Business births per 100 Newcastle/Gateshead attracts around 2 million visitors per year, with 9 out
of 10 hotel rooms full every weekend
business deaths
£54m Gateshead Council’s 2015-16 investment programme The Tyne and Wear Metro is the second largest rapid transport system
investment included nearly £54 million of investment in the UK

73.1% Employment rate That included £18m in housing and £9 million in Gateshead has a bustling economy backed up by academic knowledge
carbon management and sustainability projects and technical expertise. As part of the Newcastle/Gateshead area, the
town is known for its prowess in tech and innovation, medical sciences

£4.18 Value of Gateshead economy and sustainability, and offshore and marine businesses. It also has a
growing reputation for academic excellence.
billion Gateshead boasts a higher economically active rate
than the North East, at 77.3% versus 75.2%