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Car Licence Statistics in the North East, England
To find out which areas of the North East have significantly more cars now than five years ago, we analysed car licence data from the Department for Transport. Residents living in areas with more cars will notice busier roads, especially during peak times, and may have more difficulty finding desirable parking spaces. See how the North East compares to other regions in England in our article Roads Feel More Congested Than Ever? Worst Postcodes Revealed.
In the five years ending Q3 2023, the number of cars in the North East increased from 1,133,689 to 1,196,449, an increase of 62,760 vehicles. This represents a 5.5% increase over five years.
| Car Licence Stats for the North East | |
|---|---|
| Cars in Q3 2018 | 1,133,689 |
| Cars in Q3 2023 | 1,196,449 |
| Change | 62,760 |
| % Change | 5.5% |
Areas of the North East with Significantly More Cars
Every are in the North East saw an increase in the number of cars in the five years heading into 2024.
The county of Tyne and Wear had the biggest raw increase in licenced cars in the five years ending Q3 2023, rising by 22,549 from 431,601 to 454,150, a rise of 5.2%. But in terms of a percentage increase, Darlington had the largest increase of 17.1% (rising from 51,163 to 59,903 cars).
There was no area in the North East that lost cars
- Biggest numeric increase in cars: Tyne and Wear (up 22,54922,549)
- Biggest percentage increase in cars: Darlington (up 17.1%)
- Biggest number drop in cars: n/a
- Biggest percentage drop in cars: n/a
Car Licence Stats for North East, England
The data below shows data for all North East areas, providing the number of cars as of Q3 2023 and the absolute and percentage changes in the five years to Q3 2023, by geographic area. See how many more cars are in your are today.
| Area in North East, England | Number of Licenced Cars (2023 Q3) | 5 year change | % change 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Durham | 249,644 | 10,022 | 4.2% |
| Darlington | 59,903 | 8,740 | 17.1% |
| Hartlepool | 41,482 | 2,131 | 5.4% |
| Middlesbrough | 59,981 | 5,534 | 10.2% |
| Northumberland | 168,647 | 7,322 | 4.5% |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 66,701 | 2,075 | 3.2% |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 95,392 | 3,971 | 4.3% |
| Tyne and Wear (Met County) | 454,150 | 22,549 | 5.2% |