Darlington
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Set in the heart of County Durham, Darlington blends historic central Darlington—famed for pioneering steam railways—with suburbs like Hurworth and Faverdale. It’s served by the A66, A1(M), and A167, while Darlington station provides frequent East Coast Main Line services to York, Leeds, and Newcastle. Attractions like the Locomotion Museum and steam heritage trails make it a standout rail and cultural destination.
Wards in Darlington
Darlington is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bank Top & Lascelles
- Brinkburn & Faverdale
- Cockerton
- College
- Eastbourne
- Harrowgate Hill
- Haughton & Springfield
- Heighington & Coniscliffe
- Hummersknott
- Mowden
- North Road
- Northgate
- Park East
- Park West
- Pierremont
- Red Hall & Lingfield
- Stephenson
- Whinfield
Darlington is a constituency that covers these wards in Darlington.
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 | 20,318 | 20.58% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,785 | 6.87% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,680 | 12.85% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,337 | 18.58% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,535 | 20.80% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,055 | 20.32% | 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 | 87,408 | 89.79% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,394 | 3.49% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,035 | 1.06% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| Bangladeshi | 753 | 0.77% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Other Asian | 588 | 0.60% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 578 | 0.59% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 464 | 0.48% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| African | 438 | 0.45% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 398 | 0.41% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 366 | 0.38% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 344 | 0.35% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 324 | 0.33% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Irish | 300 | 0.31% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 274 | 0.28% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 181 | 0.19% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 180 | 0.18% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 120 | 0.12% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 102 | 0.10% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 101 | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.50% |