Authority → South Tyneside

South Tyneside Population

Here are the latest population statistics on South Tyneside in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

147,900

Population

8.3%

Unqualified

6.2%

Unemployment

£29,110

Salary

£179,995

Property

Quick answer: South Tyneside is a local authority in England. The population of South Tyneside is 147,900. The population per square mile of South Tyneside is 5,945. The average salary in South Tyneside is £29,110 per year. The average property price in South Tyneside is £179,995.


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South Tyneside Demographics


The population of South Tyneside is 147,900. The population per square mile of South Tyneside is 5,945. The population has decreased by 3,200 in the past year. The population has decreased by 14,000 since 1981.


There are more females in South Tyneside. They account for 51.5% of the population.


South Tyneside Employment


70.5% of the people in South Tyneside are in employment. There are more females in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in South Tyneside is 6.2%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


South Tyneside Student Population


The student population of South Tyneside is 3,100. Students account for 14.1% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


84.6% of the people in South Tyneside have an NVQ1 qualification. 72.4% have an NVQ2 qualification. 49.0% have an NVQ3 qualification. 29.7% have an NVQ4 qualification.


8.3% of the people in South Tyneside have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


South Tyneside Economy


There are 3,385 businesses in South Tyneside. 88.9% are micro businesses. 9.0% are small businesses. 1.7% are medium businesses. 0.5% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in South Tyneside are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


South Tyneside Salary


The average salary in South Tyneside is £29,110 per year. Males earn 12.4% more.


Salaries in South Tyneside are 12.80% less than the national average of £33,384.


South Tyneside Property


The average property price in South Tyneside is £179,995. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in South Tyneside: £303,418 for detached houses. £181,165 for semi-detached houses. £143,498 for terrace houses. £91,900 for flats.