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Why Gateshead?

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Gateshead offers easy access to all local, national and international markets; providing links to air, road, rail and sea. With a working age population of 1.4 million within a 10 mile radius, businesses can enjoy a flexible, motivated and skilled workforce with competitive employee costs. Voted as one of the top locations within the UK from which to do business, for its environment and infrastructure, it is easy to see why it has proven to be the location of choice for many national and international investors.

Who's here already

Take a look through just some of the fantastic businesses already based in Gateshead.

AkzoNobel

An international coatings company

Worldpay

A global leader in payments' processing technology

Fed Ex

A multinational courier delivery services company

Oculus

Specialists in virtual reality hardware and products
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Why Gateshead

Gateshead offers easy access to all local, national and international markets; providing links to air, road, road, rail and sea. With a working age population of 1.4 million within a 10 mile radius, businesses can enjoy a flexible, motivated and skilled workforce with competitive employee costs. Voted as one of the top locations within the UK from which to do business, for its environment and infrastructure, it is easy to see why it has proven to be the location of choice for many national and international investors.

Living here

Biggest retail-led mixed use development scheme outside of London

Working here

The Tyne & Wear Metro system is the UK's 2nd largest rapid transit system

Investing here

Access to 80 worldwide destinations with Newcastle International Airport

Support and advice

A dedicated team of staff to support both new and existing investors
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