North Shields is a town located in the borough of North Tyneside within the county of Tyne and Wear, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne and shares borders with the nearby areas of Wallsend and Tynemouth.
According to the 2021 census, the population of North Shields was 6,137. The town serves as a residential and geographical point within the northeast region of the United Kingdom.