Bishop Auckland
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Bishop Auckland sits amid the scenic Durham countryside on the River Wear, encompassing the historic market town of Bishop Auckland, the railway heritage hub of Shildon (home to the National Railway Museum), and surrounding villages. It benefits from road connections via the A689 and A688, while rail services connect via Bishop Auckland station to Darlington and beyond. With attractions like Auckland Castle, the area blends heritage tourism, green landscapes, and strong transport links.
Wards in Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnard Castle East
- Barnard Castle West
- Bishop Auckland Town
- Coundon
- Crook
- Evenwood
- Shildon and Dene Valley
- Tow Law
- Weardale
- West Auckland
- Woodhouse Close
Bishop Auckland is a constituency that covers these wards in County Durham.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 17,412 | 18.73% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,459 | 6.95% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,502 | 10.22% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,205 | 16.36% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,520 | 23.15% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,850 | 24.58% | 554,069 | 20.65% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 88,892 | 96.33% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,008 | 1.09% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 336 | 0.36% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Other Asian | 223 | 0.24% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 214 | 0.23% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 207 | 0.22% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 195 | 0.21% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 175 | 0.19% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Indian | 174 | 0.19% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| African | 173 | 0.19% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 150 | 0.16% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 137 | 0.15% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 118 | 0.13% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Caribbean | 56 | 0.06% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 54 | 0.06% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 53 | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 53 | 0.06% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 36 | 0.04% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 28 | 0.03% | 0.62% | 1.08% |