How Newcastle compares to the largest North East towns and cities according to population data

Newcastle is one of the largest cities in the nation, but how close are local cities and towns to its population?

Published 6th Mar 2024, 13:07 GMT

It is well known across the North East that Newcastle is one of the best cities in the country but it is also among the top ranked in terms of population.

But the North East is more than just Newcastle - which made us wonder how the largest towns and cities across the region compare to Newcastle including Sunderland, Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough and more.

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This is the population data for the largest towns and cities in the North East ranked from largest to smallest. All information is from the 2021 census unless stated.