North Tyneside
§ This page gives an overview of the North Tyneside local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ North Tyneside stretches along the north-east coast from the River Tyne to the sandy beaches of Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. Tynemouth is celebrated for its castle and priory perched dramatically above the North Sea, while Whitley Bay offers a traditional seaside resort atmosphere with its promenade and St Mary’s Lighthouse. Inland towns like Wallsend reflect the area’s Roman heritage with Segedunum Roman Fort marking the end of Hadrian’s Wall. The district’s landscape balances urban centres with coastal scenery, riverside walks, and historic landmarks, making it a blend of heritage, leisure, and natural beauty.
The administrative boundary of North Tyneside can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of North Tyneside.
Key Facts about North Tyneside
What region is North Tyneside in? North Tyneside is in the North East of England, a region within the UK.
What county is North Tyneside in? North Tyneside is located in the county of Tyne and Wear.
Is North Tyneside a city? No, North Tyneside is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs North Tyneside? The local government for this district is: North Tyneside Borough Council (Metropolitan District).
▶ Official website of North Tyneside Borough Council 🔗 my.northtyneside.gov.uk
Which police force covers North Tyneside? Policing in North Tyneside is provided by Northumbria Police 🔗 northumbria.police.uk, which serves 6 local authority districts: Gateshead ⁞ Newcastle upon Tyne ⁞ North Tyneside ⁞ Northumberland ⁞ South Tyneside ⁞ Sunderland.
Constituencies in North Tyneside
- Cramlington and Killingworth
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Newcastle upon Tyne North
- Tynemouth
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in North Tyneside
North Tyneside is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- 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
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in North Tyneside
North Tyneside is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in North Tyneside
North Tyneside covers 13 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Backworth *
- Dudley (North Tyneside) *
- Killingworth *
- Longbenton *
- Newcastle upon Tyne *
- Seaton Burn
- Seaton Sluice *
- Seghill *
- Shiremoor
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend *
- Whitley Bay
- Wideopen *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of North Tyneside.)
North Tyneside compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how North Tyneside compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
North Tyneside has 20 electoral wards.
North Tyneside has a population of 215,025 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for North Tyneside can be found on the ONS statistics for North Tyneside.