Gateshead Central and Whickham
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Covering central Gateshead, its riverside cultural quarter, and suburban Whickham, this region includes landmarks like the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and Sage Gateshead. Transport links include Metro and rail at Gateshead and the MetroCentre, plus A1(M) and A184 roads, connecting seamlessly to Newcastle. Beyond its urban core, green spaces like Saltwell Park enrich local life.
Wards in Gateshead Central and Whickham
Gateshead Central and Whickham is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bridges
- Chowdene
- Deckham
- Dunston and Teams
- Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- High Fell
- Lobley Hill and Bensham
- Low Fell
- Saltwell
- Whickham North
- Whickham South and Sunniside
Gateshead Central and Whickham is a constituency that covers these wards in Gateshead.
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 | 19,972 | 20.19% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,739 | 7.82% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,268 | 14.42% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,798 | 19.00% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,513 | 19.73% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,633 | 18.84% | 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 | 85,019 | 86.77% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,607 | 3.68% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,697 | 1.73% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| African | 1,352 | 1.38% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 958 | 0.98% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 806 | 0.82% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 687 | 0.70% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 621 | 0.63% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 561 | 0.57% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 539 | 0.55% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 419 | 0.43% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 357 | 0.36% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Bangladeshi | 322 | 0.33% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 321 | 0.33% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 224 | 0.23% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Roma | 201 | 0.21% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 159 | 0.16% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 80 | 0.08% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 52 | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.11% |