North Tyneside: population and statistics
North Tyneside has a population of 215,401 (2025) across 82.5 km², or 2,612 people per km². It ranks 105 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 215,401 residents
- 82.5 km²
- 2,612 people/km²
North Tyneside in numbers
Population of North Tyneside over time
North Tyneside had 202,953 residents in 2015 and 215,401 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 208,015 |
| 2021 | 209,128 |
| 2022 | 210,444 |
| 2023 | 212,157 |
| 2024 | 214,110 |
| 2025 | 215,401 |
All indicators for North Tyneside
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 | North Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 21.3% | 20.4% | ranked 145 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.1% | 17.1% | 17.4% | ranked 202 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | North Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 102,430 dwellings | 1,296,150 | 27,429,300 | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 36.1% | 33.8% | 31.6% | ranked 116 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.9% | 16.3% | 18.1% | ranked 247 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 96,232 households | 124,506 | 61,440 | ranked 82 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 77.2% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 230 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 22.8% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 85 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 64.2% | 60.5% | 67.3% | ranked 208 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.2% | 17.3% | 17.6% | ranked 241 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 20.5% | 22.0% | 14.3% | ranked 60 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £205,744 | £168,472 | £272,474 | ranked 279 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 6.5% | 4.8% | 2.2% | ranked 34 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | North Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 83.1% | 79.2% | 76.7% | ranked 26 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.3% | 5.2% | 7.8% | ranked 245 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | North Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,830 sites | 92,455 | 3,232,440 | ranked 181 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 31.7 per 1,000 | 33.5 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 330 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,575 businesses | 74,490 | 2,786,975 | ranked 193 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,063 | £35,016 | £38,490 | ranked 223 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | North Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.1% | 71.8% | 76.3% | ranked 204 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.2% | ranked 156 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | North Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 27.8% | 27.7% | 18.5% | ranked 54 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 12 local authorities in North East, North Tyneside ranks 5 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in North Tyneside, compared with an average of 1.6% in North East and 3.4% across the UK.
House price change over 12 months: 6.5% in North Tyneside, compared with an average of 4.8% in North East and 1.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North East for “Households heated by mains gas only”.
- Number 1 in North East for “Employment rate, aged 16-64”.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,549 football pitches.
- 9.2 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: North Tyneside
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 trade17.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Construction12.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.9% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.3% ×1.3
Where is North Tyneside?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Tyneside?
North Tyneside has 215,401 residents (2025), ranking 105 of 361 local authorities.
How big is North Tyneside?
North Tyneside covers 82.5 km², with a density of 2,612 people per km².
Is the population of North Tyneside growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of North Tyneside went from 202,953 to 215,401, a change of +6.1%.
Where is North Tyneside?
North Tyneside is in North East (region). Latitude 55.012, longitude −1.546.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for North Tyneside?
In North Tyneside, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for North Tyneside?
In North Tyneside, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 6.5% (2026), ranking 34 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Which local authorities border North Tyneside?
The nearest to North Tyneside are Newcastle upon Tyne (7.2 km), Gateshead (7.7 km), South Tyneside (9.1 km), Sunderland (15 km), County Durham (28 km).