South Tyneside

Affordable to live in but constrained by significant social challenges, South Tyneside offers a lower cost of living at the expense of higher deprivation. A median house costs 4.6 times median annual pay, while rent consumes 24.1% of gross earnings, both figures sitting near the regional median. Council tax is notably lower than the regional benchmark at £2,434, providing some relief for household budgets. However, the area faces steep hurdles, with a deprivation score higher than 91% of England authorities and recorded crime rates that exceed 83% of the country. While 94.2% of pupils attend schools rated Good or Outstanding, the data suggests this location is best suited for those prioritising immediate housing affordability over broader socio-economic indicators.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.