Office Space in Newcastle or Gateshead? Why Gateshead Often Makes More Sense

For businesses that drive, office space in Gateshead usually costs less to run than office space in Newcastle city centre.

Gateshead business centres near the A1 often have on-site parking, though availability varies by building.

Newcastle city centre suits teams who commute by train or Metro.

Most Gateshead offices sit only a few miles from the city centre.

Where are the main office areas in Newcastle?

Newcastle’s main office areas are the Quayside, Grainger Town, Pilgrim Street, the area around Central Station and Newcastle Helix.

Each area offers office space in Newcastle suited to different types of businesses.

Parking near these offices can add to costs, depending on the building.

• Quayside: riverside offices popular with law and finance firms
• Grainger Town and Grey Street: period buildings in the historic centre
• Pilgrim Street: newer office developments on the east side of the centre
• Central Station and the Stephenson Quarter: direct trains to London and Edinburgh
• Newcastle Helix: a science and technology quarter on the west side of the centre

How does Gateshead compare with Newcastle for office space?

Office space in Gateshead usually has lower running costs than office space in Newcastle city centre.

Offices in Gateshead near the A1 give drivers quick access to the whole region.

Newcastle city centre offers better rail and Metro links, as well as more restaurants for client lunches.

Is it cheaper to rent an office in Gateshead than in Newcastle?

Renting an office in Gateshead is usually cheaper than renting in Newcastle city centre.

On-site parking can remove a daily cost that city-centre staff often pay.

The fairest test is to compare the full monthly cost of each office, including rates, utilities and parking.

On most traditional leases, the tenant pays business rates to the council on top of rent.

Eligible businesses occupying a property with a rateable value of £12,000 or less can receive 100% small business rate relief.

This relief usually requires the office to be your only business property.

Relief tapers off for rateable values between £12,000 and £15,000.

In 2026/27, offices with a rateable value under £51,000 use a small business multiplier of 43.2p.

The small business multiplier and small business rate relief are separate schemes.

An office with a rateable value of £30,000 would face a bill of £12,960 before any relief.

Newcastle City Council charges for on-street parking in the city centre every day of the week.

Multiply the daily parking charge by the number of staff who drive, then by about 230 working days.

Twenty minutes of city traffic each way adds up to around 150 hours per person per year.

How long does it take to get from Gateshead to Newcastle city centre?

Most Gateshead business centres are a short drive from Newcastle city centre.

From Metropolitan House, Junction 72 of the A1 is about 500 metres away.

The train from the nearby MetroCentre station to Newcastle Central takes about 10 minutes.

Teams who drive in from Durham, Sunderland, Northumberland or the Tyne Valley gain most from an A1 location.

Teams who rely on the Metro may prefer an office near Central Station.

Which businesses suit an office in Gateshead?

An office in Gateshead suits teams who drive in from across the North East.

Gateshead also suits businesses whose clients and candidates arrive by car.

Start-ups and SMEs watching their overheads often choose Gateshead for the lower running costs.

Companies whose staff travel around the region benefit from quick A1 access.

A Newcastle city-centre office remains the better fit for firms that rely on walk-in customers.

If your business sits between the two, take our first-office checklist to viewings on both sides of the river.

Our guides to serviced offices in Newcastle and offices to rent in Newcastle cover the available office types.

Can I work in Gateshead and still meet clients in Newcastle?

Many North East businesses base their team in Gateshead and meet clients in Newcastle.

Newcastle city centre stays a short drive or train ride away for lunches and events.

Home-based teams with a virtual office in Newcastle can instead hire meeting rooms in Gateshead.

Meeting rooms can be booked by the hour, by the day or on a regular slot.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a Gateshead office as my registered company address?

Metropolitan House’s virtual office address can be used on your company registration details.

Every application is subject to ID and Companies House checks.

You can use the same address on your website, letterheads and business cards.

Your post can be held at reception or forwarded on a set schedule.

Is Metropolitan House an energy-efficient building?

Metropolitan House holds an EPC B rating for energy performance.

A planned solar project aims to lift the building to an A rating.

The rating can help tenants report on their environmental impact.

What happens to my post and parcels when I’m out of the office?

Our staffed reception takes in post and parcels for tenants from Monday to Friday.

Virtual office clients can collect their mail or have it forwarded.

Why choose Metropolitan House in Gateshead?

Metropolitan House offers serviced offices in Gateshead, with 40 offices across three floors in Swalwell.

The building sits next to the Metrocentre, a few miles from Newcastle city centre.

Every office includes free parking, 24/7 fob access and high-speed fibre broadband.

Clients can also use an on-site gym and book a 12-seat boardroom with a 75-inch screen.

Reception is staffed Monday to Friday.

Every floor has its own kitchen.

Some offices have their own internal meeting room.

You can move into a bigger office in the same building as you grow.

You can also switch to a virtual office if you need less space.

A viewing lets you check the parking, natural light and noise levels in person.

Call us on 0191 495 6161 to arrange a viewing of our offices to rent in Gateshead.