Tameside Demographic
Latest official statistics for Tameside
Tameside is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North West, home to 239,643 residents with a density of 2,323 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 9.1% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39.7 years (-1.0 above) the UK average.
Population239,643▲ 3,501 (1.5%)
Area103 km²
Density2,323
Median Age39.7-1.0 on UK avg age
Female121,66850.8%
Male117,97549.2%
Births2,4661.0%
Deaths2,3591.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 9.1%
Religion share in Tameside
Ethnic official statistics in Tameside
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 85.6% |
Asian | 9.2% |
Black | 2.3% |
Mixed | 2.1% |
Other Group | 0.8% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Tameside
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 41% |
Never Married | 40% |
Divorced | 9.7% |
Widowed | 6.7% |
Separated | 2.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Tameside
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 60.9% |
Social Rented | 21.2% |
Private Rented | 17.5% |
Shared Ownership | 0.3% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Tameside
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 79.2% |
Disabled Limited | 11.2% |
Disabled Lot | 9.6% |
| Total | 100% |