Opticians in Gateshead
The NHS Organisation Data Service listed 34 optical sites in Gateshead when this snapshot was taken on 4 September 2026, run by 28 separate contractors and spread across 5 towns and postal towns. Every practice below can carry out an NHS-funded sight test for people who qualify. Independent practices and smaller groups make up 79% of them, so published chain prices are only part of the picture here.
NHS-funded testing in Gateshead is commissioned through NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The longest-standing listing dates from April 2008, the most recent from November 2024. The register has gained 1 site here in the last two years.
Optical sites
34
Contractors
28
Single-site practices
15
Towns covered
5
Who runs the practices in Gateshead
Independent and smaller groups
27 sites
Typically £30 to £60 privately
Every listed optical practice in Gateshead
Sorted alphabetically. The ODS code is the identifier NHS England uses for that site.
| Practice | Address | Operated by | On the register since | ODS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Opticians - Gateshead | Asda Stores Ltd, Gibside Way, Gateshead NE11 9YA | Asda Opticians | April 2017 | TP8C8 |
| Aziz Brothers (the Boulevard) | Unit 96, 26 Russell Way, Intu Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9YZ | Aziz Brothers Ne Ltd | April 2019 | TP9E0 |
| B Braysher Optometrists | 23 The Precinct, Blaydon-On-Tyne NE21 5BT | B Braysher Optometrists | April 2008 | TP2WD |
| Bn Optical Ltd | 1 Main Street, Crawcrook, Ryton NE40 4TX | Bn Optical Ltd | April 2017 | TP8AY |
| Boots Opticians (Gateshead) | 46-52 Cameron Walk, Intu Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9YQ | Boots Opticians | April 2008 | TP5X9 |
| Coatsworth Eye Clinic (Gateshead) | 209 Coatsworth Road, Gateshead NE8 1SR | Coatsworth Eye Clinic | April 2016 | TP520 |
| Community Eyecare UK Ltd | Unit 12, Vance Business Park, Norwood Road, Gateshead NE11 9NE | Vision Call | April 2008 | TP7LY |
| Costco Wholesale | Mandela Way, Gateshead NE11 9DH | Costco Wholesale UK Limited | April 2008 | TP386 |
| Customglaze Optical | Unit B10, 11 Avenue North, Gateshead NE11 0NJ | Customglaze Optical | October 2018 | TP92V |
| David Berry Opticians | 56 Saltwell Road, Gateshead NE8 4XE | David Berry Opticians | April 2016 | TP4T6 |
| Dawson Opticians | 5 Co-Op Buildings, Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street DH3 2PS | Dawson Opticians | April 2008 | TP1GX |
| Eyes Direct Ltd | 321R Mayoral Way, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead NE11 0RT | Eyes Direct Ltd | October 2018 | TP92T |
| Gateshead Trinity Square | 1 Trinity Square, Gateshead NE8 1AG | Vision Express | October 2017 | TP8K3 |
| Hampton Graves Eyecare | 11 High West Street, Gateshead NE8 1EH | Geoff Steven & Sons Ltd | April 2016 | TP750 |
| James Wood (Felling) (Morley Terrace) | 10 Morley Terrace, Gateshead NE10 9HJ | James Wood (Felling) Ltd | April 2008 | TP37C |
| M&S Opticians - Metrocentre | 93-97 Cameron Walk, Intu Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9YD | Owl Optical Ltd | October 2021 | J1P0J |
| Sight Care | 509 Durham Road, Gateshead NE9 5EY | Sight Direct Ltd | October 2018 | TP96K |
| Silco Optics | Former Swallow Hotel, High West Street, Gateshead NE8 1PE | Silco Optics Ltd | November 2024 | C1U2N |
| Specsavers - Gateshead Team Valley | Unit 26, Retail World, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead NE11 0BD | Specsavers | September 2023 | H0U3G |
| Specsavers (Blaydon) | Unit 2, The Precinct, Wesley Court, Blaydon-On-Tyne NE21 5BT | Specsavers | October 2016 | TP86E |
| Specsavers (Gateshead) | 37 Jackson Street, Gateshead NE8 1EE | Specsavers | April 2008 | TP6RT |
| Stewart Eyecare | 99 Front Street, Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4JL | Stewart Eyecare | April 2008 | TP2R2 |
| Summers Opticians | 407 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5AN | North Eastern Optical Service | April 2008 | TP35R |
| Tesco Opticians (Gateshead) | Trinity Square, 241 High Street, Gateshead NE8 1EP | Tesco Opticians | April 2016 | TP4M2 |
| The Glasses Factory (Blaydon) | 32 The Precinct, Wesley Court, Blaydon-On-Tyne NE21 5BT | Independent single-site contractor | April 2018 | TP8QQ |
| Thompson Opticians (Fewster Square) | 6A Fewster Square, Gateshead NE10 8XQ | Thompson Opticians Ltd | April 2019 | TP9E1 |
| Thompson Opticians Ltd (Gateshead) | 6 Fewster Square, Gateshead NE10 8XQ | Thompson Opticians Ltd | April 2008 | TP36H |
| Thompson Opticians Ltd (Winlaton) | 18 The Garth, Front Street, Winlaton, Blaydon-On-Tyne NE21 6DD | Thompson Opticians Ltd | April 2008 | TP2Y2 |
| Vision & Hearing Support Gateshead and South Tyneside | Unit 2B, Stonehills, Shields Road, Gateshead NE10 0HW | Vision & Hearing Support Gateshead and South Tyneside Ltd | October 2017 | TP8MP |
| Vision & Hearing Support Gateshead and South Tyneside Ltd | Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead NE8 1HH | Vision & Hearing Support Gateshead and South Tyneside Ltd | October 2021 | R3R7G |
| Vision Express (Gateshead) | 81-83 Russell Way, Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9XX | Vision Express | April 2008 | TP77K |
| Visioncare at Home North West Ltd - Newcastle | Unit 11, Kingsway House, Team Valley, Gateshead NE11 0HW | Visioncare at Home North West Ltd | April 2016 | TP5HA |
| Visual Eyes Opticians | 10 Ellison Walk, Gateshead NE8 1BF | Visual Eyes Opticians | April 2016 | TP5CH |
| Wrekenton Eye Centre | 159 High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead NE9 7JR | Wrekenton Eye Centre | April 2008 | TP36L |
Where they are
What an eye test costs in Gateshead
The register does not hold prices, so these are the published national rates for the chains listed here plus the usual independent range. With 27 sites in Gateshead outside the big four, expect a spread rather than a single local price.
Free on the NHS for under-16s, students aged 16 to 18, over-60s, people with diabetes or glaucoma, and people on qualifying benefits. Check whether you qualify before you book, and take an optical voucher worth £42.40 to £233.56 into account if you need glasses.
Nearby districts
Where this data comes from
Practice records are taken from the NHS Organisation Data Service reference data for Optical Headquarters and Sites, snapshot taken 4 September 2026. A listing records that an optical site was on the register on that date. It is not an NHS endorsement, a licence, a quality rating, or a guarantee that the practice is taking new patients. Opening hours, telephone numbers and prices are not held in this dataset, so confirm them with the practice before travelling.
Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. District, ward and coordinates from postcodes.io. Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
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