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North Tyneside

England / North East / North Tyneside

About

North Tyneside is a metropolitan borough in North East England, bordering Newcastle upon Tyne and the North Sea. The area includes coastal towns like Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, known for their beaches and historic landmarks. The River Tyne forms its southern boundary, with industrial heritage sites along its banks.

The district has a mix of urban and suburban areas, with residential neighborhoods, retail parks, and green spaces. North Shields, a major town in the borough, has a working port and ferry connections to South Shields. The area is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, linking it to Newcastle and Sunderland.

Area overview

On average North Tyneside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Tyneside is £39,792 per year. There are 85 schools in North Tyneside: 58 primary (6 Outstanding and 31 Good) and 12 secondary (1 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Tyneside Population
208,967
Population density
2,538.6 per km²

Demographics

British
193,303
92.5%
Other White
3,940
1.89%
Indian
1,539
0.74%
Chinese
1,225
0.59%
Other Asian
1,095
0.52%
Total population: 208,968

Housing

Owns outright
31,038
32.25%
Owns with a mortgage
30,233
31.42%
Social rents from council
14,069
14.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
12,755
13.25%
Other social rented
5,696
5.92%
Total households: 96,232

Property prices in North Tyneside

Based on 2,713 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in North Tyneside area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached444£341,500
Flats494£123,500
Semi-Detached906£222,750
Terraced869£183,000

10 years price trend in North Tyneside

All wards in North Tyneside

Backworth & Holystone

Battle Hill

Camperdown

Chirton & Percy Main

Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South

Forest Hall

Howdon

Killingworth

Longbenton & Benton

Monkseaton

New York & Murton

North Shields

Preston with Preston Grange

Shiremoor

St Mary's

Tynemouth

Wallsend Central

Wallsend North

Weetslade

Whitley Bay North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.