South Tyneside
§ This page gives an overview of the South 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 ⁞ South Tyneside lies at the mouth of the River Tyne, where the river meets the North Sea. South Shields is its main town, with golden beaches, the historic Arbeia Roman Fort, and cultural venues like The Customs House. Jarrow adds industrial and historic interest, being home to the medieval Jarrow Monastery, while smaller communities such as Hebburn provide suburban character. The coastline features rugged cliffs, bays, and coastal paths, while the riverside adds scenic charm. South Tyneside’s mix of maritime heritage, Roman history, and coastal beauty defines its appeal.
South Tyneside Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the South 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 South Tyneside can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of South Tyneside.
Key Facts about South Tyneside
What region is South Tyneside in? South Tyneside is in the North East of England, a region within the UK.
What county is South Tyneside in? South Tyneside is located in the county of Tyne and Wear.
Is South Tyneside a city? No, South Tyneside is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs South Tyneside? The local government for this district is: South Tyneside Borough Council (Metropolitan District).
▶ Official website of South Tyneside Borough Council 🔗 southtyneside.gov.uk
Which police force covers South Tyneside? Policing in South 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 South Tyneside
South Tyneside is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
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 South Tyneside
South Tyneside is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beacon and Bents
- Bede
- Biddick and All Saints
- Boldon Colliery
- Cleadon and East Boldon
- Cleadon Park
- Fellgate and Hedworth
- Harton
- Hebburn North
- Hebburn South
- Horsley Hill
- Monkton
- Primrose
- Simonside and Rekendyke
- West Park
- Westoe
- Whitburn and Marsden
- Whiteleas
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 South Tyneside
South 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 South Tyneside
Below is a list of post towns in South Tyneside, grouped by postcode area:
- NE ▸ Boldon Colliery (NE35) ⁞ East Boldon (NE36) ⁞ Hebburn (NE31) ⁞ Jarrow (NE32) ⁞ South Shields (NE33 / NE34)
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 South Tyneside
South Tyneside covers 11 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Boldon Colliery
- Cleadon
- East Boldon and West Boldon
- Follingsby *
- Gateshead *
- Hebburn *
- Jarrow
- South Bents *
- South Shields
- Sunderland *
- Whitburn (South Tyneside) *
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 South Tyneside.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
South Tyneside compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how South Tyneside compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
South Tyneside has 18 electoral wards.
South Tyneside has a population of 151,393 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in South Tyneside
This chart shows the population trend for South 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 South Tyneside can be found on the ONS statistics for South Tyneside.