Newcastle upon Tyne: population and statistics
Newcastle upon Tyne has a population of 320,838 (2025) across 113.5 km², or 2,828 people per km². It ranks 52 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 320,838 residents
- 113.5 km²
- 2,828 people/km²
Newcastle upon Tyne in numbers
Population of Newcastle upon Tyne over time
Newcastle upon Tyne had 287,955 residents in 2015 and 320,838 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 298,426 |
| 2021 | 298,545 |
| 2022 | 304,837 |
| 2023 | 313,354 |
| 2024 | 318,852 |
| 2025 | 320,838 |
All indicators for Newcastle upon Tyne
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Newcastle upon Tyne | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.1% | 21.3% | 20.4% | ranked 311 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.6% | 17.1% | 17.4% | ranked 237 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Newcastle upon Tyne | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 141,760 dwellings | 1,296,150 | 27,429,300 | ranked 41 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 41.5% | 33.8% | 31.6% | ranked 71 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 18.3% | 16.3% | 18.1% | ranked 152 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 122,797 households | 124,506 | 61,440 | ranked 44 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 67.7% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 275 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 32.3% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 44 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 49.7% | 60.5% | 67.3% | ranked 287 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 22.8% | 17.3% | 17.6% | ranked 66 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 27.3% | 22.0% | 14.3% | ranked 18 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £207,547 | £168,472 | £272,474 | ranked 275 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.1% | 4.8% | 2.2% | ranked 91 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Newcastle upon Tyne | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 74.8% | 79.2% | 76.7% | ranked 187 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 10.1% | 5.2% | 7.8% | ranked 78 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Newcastle upon Tyne | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 11,775 sites | 92,455 | 3,232,440 | ranked 75 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 36.7 per 1,000 | 33.5 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 275 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 9,090 businesses | 74,490 | 2,786,975 | ranked 85 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,446 | £35,016 | £38,490 | ranked 267 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Newcastle upon Tyne | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.0% | 71.8% | 76.3% | ranked 275 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.0% | 3.7% | 3.2% | ranked 93 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Newcastle upon Tyne | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 36.6% | 27.7% | 18.5% | ranked 24 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 12 local authorities in North East, Newcastle upon Tyne ranks 3 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Newcastle upon Tyne, compared with an average of 1.6% in North East and 3.4% across the UK.
Households in social housing: 27.3% in Newcastle upon Tyne, compared with an average of 22.0% in North East and 17.1% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North East for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in North East for “Dwellings built before 1940”.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households in social housing”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,889 football pitches.
- 9.9 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: Newcastle upon Tyne
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.4% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services11.0% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Construction8.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work7.9% ×1.4
- Real estate6.0% ×1.4
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.9
Where is Newcastle upon Tyne?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne has 320,838 residents (2025), ranking 52 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne covers 113.5 km², with a density of 2,828 people per km².
Is the population of Newcastle upon Tyne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Newcastle upon Tyne went from 287,955 to 320,838, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne is in North East (region). Latitude 55.008, longitude −1.658.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Newcastle upon Tyne?
In Newcastle upon Tyne, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Newcastle upon Tyne?
In Newcastle upon Tyne, “Households in social housing” stands at 27.3% (2021), ranking 18 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Which local authorities border Newcastle upon Tyne?
The nearest to Newcastle upon Tyne are North Tyneside (7.2 km), Gateshead (7.4 km), South Tyneside (15 km), Sunderland (21 km), Northumberland (28 km).