Tameside: population and statistics
Tameside has a population of 240,822 (2025) across 103.2 km², or 2,335 people per km². It ranks 90 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 240,822 residents
- 103.2 km²
- 2,335 people/km²
- 151 m
Tameside in numbers
Population of Tameside over time
Tameside had 223,642 residents in 2015 and 240,822 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 230,521 |
| 2021 | 231,220 |
| 2022 | 233,089 |
| 2023 | 235,650 |
| 2024 | 238,895 |
| 2025 | 240,822 |
All indicators for Tameside
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 | Tameside | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.7% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 260 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.2% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 77 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tameside | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 105,950 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 82 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 40.9% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 79 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.2% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 99,527 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 79 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 84.7% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 158 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 15.2% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 156 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 61.1% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 235 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.5% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 162 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 21.2% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 48 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £209,723 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 268 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.1% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 264 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tameside | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.0% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 49 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.7% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tameside | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,610 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 160 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 31.6 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 331 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,505 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 159 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £33,949 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 317 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Tameside | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 73.6% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 238 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 47 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tameside | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 26.1% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 68 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Tameside ranks 14 by population.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 31.6 per 1,000 in Tameside, compared with an average of 41.1 per 1,000 in North West and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 12.2% in Tameside, compared with an average of 16.5% in North West and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,447 football pitches.
- 8.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Oldham, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Manchester (588,256 residents), 13 km away.
Business sectors: Tameside
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 trade21.1% ×1.3
- Construction14.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.1% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities5.1% ×1.3
Where is Tameside?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tameside?
Tameside has 240,822 residents (2025), ranking 90 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Tameside?
Tameside covers 103.2 km², with a density of 2,335 people per km².
Is the population of Tameside growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tameside went from 223,642 to 240,822, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Tameside?
Tameside is in North West (region). Latitude 53.490, longitude −2.094.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Tameside?
In Tameside, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 31.6 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 331 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Tameside?
In Tameside, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 12.2% (2026), ranking 278 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Tameside?
The nearest to Tameside are Oldham (6.0 km), Stockport (11 km), Manchester (13 km), Rochdale (15 km), Trafford (15 km).