Biggest and smallest places in North East by population (2025)

County Durham was the most populated of North East’s 12 councils in 2025 (population estimate 539,146).

Hartlepool was the least populated (99,656). The middle council, Stockton-on-Tees, had 207,158.

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Population estimate for every council in North East, highest first. Councils without a figure are listed last with the reason.
RankCouncilValue
1County Durham539,146
2Northumberland333,975
3Newcastle upon Tyne320,838
4Sunderland287,070
5North Tyneside215,401
6Stockton-on-Tees207,158
7Gateshead202,509
8Middlesbrough152,795
9South Tyneside151,255
10Redcar and Cleveland139,541
11Darlington113,402
12Hartlepool99,656

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