Blyth and Ashington
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This coastal constituency covers the Northumberland towns of Blyth, Ashington, and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, plus stretches of beach and dunes. The A189 and A197 provide key north–south road routes, while nearby rail stations (e.g., Morpeth on the East Coast Main Line) offer broader connectivity. The coastline, part of the Northumberland Coast AONB, anchors regional tourism with sandy shores, coastal promenades, and seaside charm.
Wards in Blyth and Ashington
Blyth and Ashington is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashington Central
- Bedlington Central
- Bedlington East
- Bedlington West
- Bothal
- Choppington
- College
- Cowpen
- Croft
- Haydon
- Hirst
- Isabella
- Kitty Brewster
- Newbiggin Central and East
- Newsham
- Plessey
- Seaton with Newbiggin West
- Sleekburn
- South Blyth
- Stakeford
- Wensleydale
Blyth and Ashington is a constituency that covers these wards in Northumberland.
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 | 20,850 | 20.37% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,164 | 7.00% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,796 | 12.50% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,789 | 17.38% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,002 | 21.49% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,769 | 21.27% | 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 | 97,797 | 96.32% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 875 | 0.86% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 406 | 0.40% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 296 | 0.29% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 292 | 0.29% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 283 | 0.28% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 190 | 0.19% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 173 | 0.17% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 168 | 0.17% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Pakistani | 165 | 0.16% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| African | 160 | 0.16% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 156 | 0.15% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 146 | 0.14% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 128 | 0.13% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 124 | 0.12% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 94 | 0.09% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 39 | 0.04% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 21 | 0.02% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 21 | 0.02% | 0.09% | 0.17% |