East Gateshead Tyne and Wear Map

About East Gateshead

East Gateshead, a suburban expanse, draws its character from the gentle slopes that guide the eye eastward towards the Tyne. It lies 1.4 km east-north-east of Gateshead (from Gateshead: bearing 73°T, OS grid NZ 267 633). The houses here, a mix of sturdy Victorian terraces and more modern developments, often catch the late afternoon sun, their brickwork glowing with a warmth that belies the often grey northern sky. Green spaces, interspersed with quiet residential streets, offer a sense of breathing room, a place where the hurried pulse of the city finds a softer cadence. The air, particularly after a rain shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant industry, a reminder of the region's enduring industrial heritage. Though no grand abbey or castle dominates its skyline, East Gateshead possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of settled life unfolding beneath the broad sweep of the North East's sky.

About This East Gateshead Map Page

Explore East Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.963662, -1.583699. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.