Autism spectrum disorders

Level of need

Based on the indication that 1.1% of the UK population is autistic, it is estimated that there are over 2,265 autistic people in North Tyneside (applying this prevalence rate to the Office for National Statistics population estimates in 2016).

There are 186 people (both children and adults) known to North Tyneside Council social care with an autism diagnosis at June 2021.

Autism spectrum disorders – all people predicted (18-64) 2023


The bar chart shows the number of people aged 18-64 predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders in 2023. The age group 35-44 has the highest predicted number, with approximately 270 people. The age group 18-24 has the lowest predicted number, with approximately 130 people.

The population sizes may reflect the poor health outcomes for those with autism with a smaller population in the older cohorts.

North Tyneside Autism spectrum disorders - predicted (over 64) 2023


The bar chart shows the number of people in North Tyneside predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders in 2023. The age group 65-74 has the highest predicted number, with approximately 200 people. The age group 75 and over has the lowest predicted number, with approximately 150 people. The total population aged 65 and over predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders is approximately 400 people.

Total population aged 18-64 predicted to have autistic spectrum disorders is 1,221 adults


The bar chart shows the estimated number of adults with autism in North Tyneside in 2023, broken down by age and sex. Across all age groups, males have a higher predicted number of autistic spectrum disorders compared to females. The highest predicted number is in the age group 55-64, with 250 males and 30 females. The lowest predicted number is in the age group 18-24, with 100 males and less than 50 females

As highlighted earlier, there is a significant gender bias for Autism which can be seen in North Tyneside.

Overall numbers for people with autism spectrum disorder are expected to increase over the next 5 to 15 years