These pages explore what the latest English Indices of Deprivation (November 2025) across the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority area. This analysis highlights where deprivation is more and less common, and what this means for people living in different communities.
Accompanying analysis also explores urban and rural differences; how the North East compares with other Mayoral Authorities, and income-related challenges facing children and older people.
North East emissions more than halved from 2005 to 2023, with the industry sector contributing the largest emissions decrease.
The North East region has the 2nd highest rate of public transport trips per person outside of London, and the highest rate of local bus trips.
As of mid-2024, the North East’s population was about two million residents.
mid-2025 estimate,
MSA area
(residents aged 16-64, 2025/26)
(2024/25 financial year, after housing costs)
(of the North East MSA area)
(2024/25)
in 2024/25
in 2024/25
(MSA area, March 2025)
(Apr 25-Mar 26)
% of residents aged 16 to 64.
The National Travel Survey is a household survey of residents of England travelling within Great Britain. It is designed to monitor long-term trends in personal travel and is the primary source of data on English travel patterns.
This new measure provides a snapshot of the neighbourhood condition against five types of need. We break down the data and explore what this means for the North East's neighbourhoods and how they rank against these benchmarks.
The UKSPF Volunteering and Social Action Project supported people to become involved in volunteering, helping reduce isolation, build skills, and strengthen community participation across the North East. The final evaluation found the project exceeded key targets and demonstrated the value of volunteering as a pathway towards greater social and economic participation.
Find data, commentary, and research on all aspects of the regional economy. Evidence is categorised by theme, and some appears under more than one heading. The hub's Evidence by Theme page includes links to the full set of available theme pages
The resident population of the North East, including age breakdowns.
The health and well-being of the resident population of the North East.
Employment, non-workers and pay - with industry sector and occupation breakdowns.
Explore all Evaluations carried out here
Transport trends, patronage and customer satisfaction on public transport, use of cars and private vehicles.