South Tyneside: population and statistics
South Tyneside has a population of 151,255 (2025) across 64.4 km², or 2,348 people per km². It ranks 177 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 151,255 residents
- 64.4 km²
- 2,348 people/km²
South Tyneside in numbers
Population of South Tyneside over time
South Tyneside had 147,230 residents in 2015 and 151,255 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 147,919 |
| 2021 | 147,919 |
| 2022 | 148,802 |
| 2023 | 149,706 |
| 2024 | 150,736 |
| 2025 | 151,255 |
All indicators for South 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 | South Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 21.3% | 20.4% | ranked 136 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.6% | 17.1% | 17.4% | ranked 167 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | South Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 73,230 dwellings | 1,296,150 | 27,429,300 | ranked 136 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 35.8% | 33.8% | 31.6% | ranked 117 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 10.3% | 16.3% | 18.1% | ranked 306 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 68,288 households | 124,506 | 61,440 | ranked 127 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 79.6% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 209 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 20.3% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 104 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 57.1% | 60.5% | 67.3% | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.2% | 17.3% | 17.6% | ranked 300 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 29.6% | 22.0% | 14.3% | ranked 11 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £161,559 | £168,472 | £272,474 | ranked 335 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.3% | 4.8% | 2.2% | ranked 57 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | South Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | ranked 296 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.4% | 79.2% | 76.7% | ranked 39 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.6% | 5.2% | 7.8% | ranked 300 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | South Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,105 sites | 92,455 | 3,232,440 | ranked 310 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 27.1 per 1,000 | 33.5 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 358 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,375 businesses | 74,490 | 2,786,975 | ranked 317 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £33,739 | £35,016 | £38,490 | ranked 321 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | South Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 64.6% | 71.8% | 76.3% | ranked 340 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.8% | 3.7% | 3.2% | ranked 51 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | South Tyneside | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 32.8% | 27.7% | 18.5% | ranked 34 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 12 local authorities in North East, South Tyneside ranks 9 by population.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 27.1 per 1,000 in South Tyneside, compared with an average of 33.5 per 1,000 in North East and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 64.6% in South Tyneside, compared with an average of 71.8% in North East and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North East for “Households in social housing”.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households in social housing”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,024 football pitches.
- 8.3 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Sunderland, 6.4 km away.
Business sectors: South 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 trade18.1% ×1.1
- Construction13.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities6.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.4
Where is South Tyneside?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Tyneside?
South Tyneside has 151,255 residents (2025), ranking 177 of 361 local authorities.
How big is South Tyneside?
South Tyneside covers 64.4 km², with a density of 2,348 people per km².
Is the population of South Tyneside growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of South Tyneside went from 147,230 to 151,255, a change of +2.7%.
Where is South Tyneside?
South Tyneside is in North East (region). Latitude 54.959, longitude −1.438.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for South Tyneside?
In South Tyneside, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 27.1 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 358 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for South Tyneside?
In South Tyneside, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 64.6% (2025-2026), ranking 340 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border South Tyneside?
The nearest to South Tyneside are Sunderland (6.4 km), North Tyneside (9.1 km), Gateshead (10 km), Newcastle upon Tyne (15 km), County Durham (22 km).