Simon Priestley
Founder and solicitor
SRA no. 31264Gateshead
Property solicitors in Gateshead
We act for buyers and sellers across Gateshead from our office just over the river in Newcastle, with local searches, local agents and a fixed quote.
Local facts
- Local authority
- Gateshead Council
- Main areas
- Low Fell, Bensham, Saltwell, Whickham, Ryton, Felling, Birtley
Local search times
6 working days on average for a local authority search from Gateshead Council.
Search times: SearchFlow, April 2026.
Our office
Unit 10, The Spire, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2DS
Our office is at The Spire on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, a short trip across the Tyne. Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm.
Local knowledge
Things to know when moving in Gateshead
Every area has its own quirks. These are the ones we look out for here.
Tyneside flats
Older terraces in areas such as Bensham and Saltwell often include Tyneside flats. We check how each flat is held and how shared parts are managed.
Former mining areas
Parts of the borough have a mining history, so a coal mining search is often worth ordering. We explain what any results mean for your purchase.
Newer estates
If you’re buying on a newer estate, we check for estate management charges and who looks after roads and open spaces.
Local market
House prices in Gateshead
Average price
£156,036
Up 4.4% on a year earlier. August 2026.
Homes sold
2,420
In the 12 months to June 2026. Recent months are still being counted, so this is a minimum.
Value of sales
£0.37bn
Estimated from the number of sales and the average price over the same 12 months.
| Property type | Average price, August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Detached | £287,336 |
| Semi-detached | £181,868 |
| Terraced | £152,031 |
| Flat or maisonette | £97,856 |
| First-time buyer average | £141,251 |
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Research the area
Get to know Gateshead
Before you commit, look at the schools, transport links, crime and broadband for the street you’re moving to.
Research Gateshead
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Ruth Beeton
Founder and solicitor
SRA no. 404622Your local solicitors
Serving Gateshead
Our team, led by founding solicitors Simon Priestley and Ruth Beeton, handles moves across Gateshead and the wider North East.
Meet the teamLocal reviews
From movers in the North East
11 reviews on Google (opens in a new tab) · as of 4 November 2026
“We recently sold our property and had the pleasure of working with Michael and the team… From start to finish, the service was absolutely exceptional. The process was smooth and efficient, with regular updates that kept us fully informed every step of the way.”
“Great company, exceptional at handling the council on our right-to-buy property… [They] were fully transparent over costs and we’ve had absolutely no issues getting hold of anyone or being updated along the way.”
“Excellent team… Many thanks to Ruth, Margaret, Amy and the team who made my purchase as a first time buyer seamless. Regularly checking in and keeping me up to date and answering any queries I had promptly.”
Questions
Moving in Gateshead
Yes. Our office is in Newcastle city centre, and most of the work happens by phone, email and online, so being across the river makes no difference to your move.
Gateshead Council. We order the search for you as part of the conveyancing.
It depends on the property’s location. We’ll tell you when one is recommended and why.
Prefer to talk?
Speak to our Gateshead team
Leave your number and we’ll call at a time that suits you. No obligation, and we’ll give you a fixed quote on the call.
