Easington
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Along the Durham Coast, Easington encompasses Seaham, Horden, and Easington Colliery, framed by sweeping beaches and reclaimed industrial landscapes. While the direct rail line no longer runs through, the A19 and A182 provide strong road connections north to Sunderland. Coastal walking paths, seafronts, and evolving seaward environments define its natural and recreational appeal.
Wards in Easington
Easington is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blackhalls
- Dawdon
- Deneside
- Easington
- Horden
- Murton
- Passfield
- Peterlee East
- Peterlee West
- Seaham
- Shotton and South Hetton
- Trimdon and Thornley
- Wingate
Easington 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 | 19,018 | 20.17% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,942 | 7.36% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,376 | 12.06% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,808 | 17.82% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,769 | 22.02% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,392 | 20.56% | 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 | 90,209 | 96.81% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 940 | 1.01% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 253 | 0.27% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 206 | 0.22% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 203 | 0.22% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 173 | 0.19% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 171 | 0.18% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 155 | 0.17% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 153 | 0.16% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 136 | 0.15% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 126 | 0.14% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 109 | 0.12% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| African | 105 | 0.11% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 55 | 0.06% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 50 | 0.05% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 43 | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 33 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 32 | 0.03% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 25 | 0.03% | 0.09% | 0.17% |