Gateshead forms part of the larger Newcastle conurbation and is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne. The Metropolitan Borough Council area has a population of approximately 200,000 and includes some of the major retail business locations such as MetroCentre and the Team Valley Trading Estate. The subject property can be found beneath the railway viaduct, in between Quaysgate (Hymers Court) and Brandling Street. The property sits in close proximity to the Tyne Bridge, The Glasshouse, Baltic and Gateshead Town Centre. Nearby occupiers include Vue Cinema, Tesco Supermarket, Anytime Fitness, Hot Pod Yoga, and the Hylton Hotel amongst numerous other national and local retailers.