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. This is one of 361 LAD 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.
North Tyneside Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the North Tyneside local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of North Tyneside can also 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
North Tyneside is divided into 4 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
- 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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in North Tyneside
Below is a list of post towns in North Tyneside, grouped by postcode area:
- NE ▸ North Shields (NE29 / NE30) ⁞ Wallsend (NE28) ⁞ Whitley Bay (NE25 / NE26)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
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.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
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)
Population and Migration Trends in North Tyneside
This chart shows the population trend for North Tyneside from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for North Tyneside can be found on the ONS statistics for North Tyneside.