One of the UK’s Most Read and Trusted Sunday Titles
Fans describe it as: “Stands up for ordinary people”, “In touch with ordinary people”, “Informative” and “Helps me keep in touch”.
Type | Weekly Newspaper |
Format | Tabloid |
Founded | 1964 |
Ownership | News UK, a News Corp company |
Editor | Victoria Newton |
Political Alignment | Right-wing |
Readership | Mon-Sat 2,254,167 Average Daily Print Saturday 2,622,000 Print |
Circulation | Mon-Sat 1,357,613 Print |
Cover Price | Mon-Fri 55p, Sat 75p |
Website |
2.2
million average print readership
33%
are ABC1 readers
43
minutes average reading time
45%
Age 35-64
Affluence & Income
- The Sunday Mirror reaches a broad, mid-market UK audience with strong C1 and C2 representation.
- Readers have solid, stable household incomes with strong weekly spending across retail, home, food, family products and entertainment.
- A high proportion of households own their homes or are long-term renters in suburban and regional areas across the UK.
Professional Influence
- The audience includes skilled tradespeople, office staff, service workers, managers, public sector employees and self-employed individuals.
- Readers typically act as the primary decision-makers for household purchases, utilities, insurance and everyday consumer products.
- Strong presence of family-focused 25–54s with influence over weekly and monthly spending choices.
Finance & Investment
- Sunday Mirror readers are highly engaged in cost-conscious money management, practical financial products and switching behaviour.
- They frequently compare insurance, utilities, broadband and mobile providers — making them strong prospects for direct-response campaigns.
- Strong interest in savings, budgeting advice, pensions and accessible financial services.
Home & Property
- A large proportion of readers are homeowners, often in suburban or semi-rural areas with gardens and multi-car households.
- High engagement with DIY, home improvement, repairs, trades, gardening and household maintenance.
- Strong interest in home services, appliances, furniture and lifestyle upgrades.
Health & Wellbeing
- The Sunday Mirror audience is highly engaged with health, wellbeing, nutrition and family care content.
- They over-index for purchasing vitamins, supplements, mobility aids, health products and everyday wellbeing solutions.
- Readers are proactive about managing long-term conditions, fitness, lifestyle changes and family health.
Lifestyle & Culture
- Readers show strong engagement with UK travel, day trips, leisure, hobbies, motoring and entertainment.
- High demand for value-led holidays, package breaks, cruises and family activities.
- Strong interest in food, recipes, pets, competitions, consumer advice and seasonal lifestyle content.
Technology & Consumer Behaviour
- Sunday Mirror readers are practical, research-driven consumers who respond well to offers, deals, vouchers and competitions.
- They actively use smartphones, streaming services and social platforms for everyday entertainment.
- Strong interest in home tech, practical gadgets, energy-saving products and value-focused electronics.
Media Habits
- The Sunday Mirror maintains a loyal weekly print readership with strong habitual Sunday engagement.
- High dwell time on lifestyle, health, money and consumer-focused content.
- The Mirror’s digital platforms extend reach across mobile, desktop and social — especially for news, sport, money and lifestyle.
- Multi-platform consumption is strong among working families and regional audiences.
Sources: PAMCo – Publishers Audience Measurement Company (UK) / Kantar TGI – Target Group Index (UK) / YouGov Profiles (UK) / ABC – Audit Bureau of Circulation (UK) / Reach PLC – Commercial Audience Reports & Media Packs (Sunday Mirror UK)