City of Durham
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Dominated by the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral and Castle perched above the River Wear, this constituency also includes suburbs and villages like Framwellgate Moor and Gilesgate. Excellent transport links include Durham station on the East Coast Main Line and access via the A1(M) and A690, connecting Durham to Newcastle and Sunderland. With university culture, heritage architecture, and lush riverbanks, it’s a compelling cultural and transport hub.
Wards in City of Durham
City of Durham is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Belmont
- Brandon
- Deerness
- Durham South
- Elvet and Gilesgate
- Esh and Witton Gilbert
- Framwellgate and Newton Hall
- Neville's Cross
- Sherburn
- Willington and Hunwick
City of Durham 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 | 16,425 | 16.02% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 20,227 | 19.73% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,801 | 10.53% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,645 | 16.23% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,621 | 18.16% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,819 | 19.33% | 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 | 88,891 | 88.30% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,309 | 3.29% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Chinese | 1,905 | 1.89% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 981 | 0.97% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 905 | 0.90% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 807 | 0.80% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 559 | 0.56% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| African | 521 | 0.52% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Irish | 470 | 0.47% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 469 | 0.47% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 452 | 0.45% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 344 | 0.34% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 268 | 0.27% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 262 | 0.26% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 181 | 0.18% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 102 | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 102 | 0.10% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 101 | 0.10% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 46 | 0.05% | 0.09% | 0.17% |