The North East region of England covers an area of around 8,600 square kilometres, bordering Scotland to the north and the North Sea to the east. It includes the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Durham, as well as parts of North Yorkshire. The region is known for its varied landscapes, from the rugged Northumberland coastline to the urban centres of Newcastle and Sunderland.
Historically, the North East was a major hub for coal mining, shipbuilding, and heavy industry. Today, it has a mix of industrial heritage and modern developments, with universities and cultural attractions playing a key role. The region is home to landmarks such as Hadrian’s Wall, Durham Cathedral, and the Angel of the North. Transport links include the A1 road and the East Coast Main Line, connecting it to other parts of the UK.
Area Profile
North East Population
2,647,013
Population density
308.5 per km²
Demographics
British
2,397,557
90.58%
Other White
51,783
1.96%
Pakistani
27,290
1.03%
African
22,066
0.83%
Indian
22,021
0.83%
Total population: 2,647,014
Christian
1,343,948
50.77%
No religion
1,058,122
39.97%
Not answered
133,345
5.04%
Muslim
72,102
2.72%
Hindu
10,924
0.41%
Total population: 2,647,012
Level 4+ (Degree)
622,419
28.56%
No qualifications
442,379
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
404,417
18.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
301,648
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
208,919
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 2,178,960
Employed
1,103,190
50.63%
Retired
535,456
24.57%
Student
125,511
5.76%
Long-term sick or disabled
125,253
5.75%
Looking after home or family
102,299
4.69%
Total 16+ residents: 2,178,960
Housing
Owns outright
382,035
32.49%
Owns with a mortgage
326,511
27.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
177,306
15.08%
Social rents from council
149,229
12.69%
Other social rented
108,905
9.26%
Total households: 1,175,679
Semi-detached
470,849
40.05%
Terraced
326,453
27.77%
Detached
207,943
17.69%
Purpose-built flat
133,229
11.33%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
24,511
2.08%
Total households: 1,175,680
Property prices in North East
Based on 31,433 recent sales, the median property price is £169,995 in North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,550 up to £5,350,000.
