

The biggest towns in South Tyneside ranked by population including South Shields, Hebburn, Jarrow and more
From the coastline to the rolling hills and riverbanks, we are so lucky to call South Tyneside home, but which parts of the region make up the majority of the population?
This is the population data for each town in South Tyneside ranked from largest to smallest. All information is from the 2021 census unless stated.
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5. Boldon Colliery
Boldon Colliery has a population of 9,090 according to 2021 data. Photo: Google


7. Whitburn
Recent data from 2021 confirmed Whitburn Village has a population of 5,095. Photo: Stu Norton

8. Cleadon
Most recent census information combines electoral wards of East Boldon and Cleadon. The last time data from households only in Cleadon was announced, it gave the village a population of 4,795. This came in 2001. Photo: Stu Norton