The 2001 Census indicates that 19,411 young people aged 16 to 24 years live in Gateshead. This represents 10.2% of the population of Gateshead.

59% of young people identified improved housing as a key factor in making their neighbourhood a better place to live.

The 2001 Census indicates that 5,424 young people aged 16 to 24 years old live in a home managed by the Gateshead Housing Company.    

In April 2006 the company had 1,335 young people aged 16 to 24 years old with their own tenancy for a house or flat. The map below shows you where these young people live