Businesses in North EastLocal Authorities Ranked
All 12 local authorities in North East, ranked by vat or paye businesses. Data: Office for National Statistics (2025), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | VAT or PAYE businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | County Durham | 14,560 |
| 2 | Northumberland | 11,405 |
| 3 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 8,885 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 5,975 |
| 5 | Stockton-on-Tees | 5,600 |
| 6 | Gateshead | 5,580 |
| 7 | North Tyneside | 5,495 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | 3,485 |
| 9 | Darlington | 3,390 |
| 10 | South Tyneside | 3,270 |
| 11 | Redcar and Cleveland | 3,050 |
| 12 | Hartlepool | 2,180 |