Jarrow and Gateshead East
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Covering riverside Jarrow and eastern Gateshead suburbs like Pelaw and Felling, this area is shaped by the River Tyne and a network of Metro and rail connections. The A19 and A184 cross the landscape, while attractions include the historic Bede’s Church and riverside walkways. It blends industrial heritage with suburban access and waterfront scenery.
Wards in Jarrow and Gateshead East
Jarrow and Gateshead East is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bede
- Boldon Colliery
- Fellgate and Hedworth
- Felling
- Hebburn North
- Hebburn South
- Monkton
- Pelaw and Heworth
- Primrose
- Wardley and Leam Lane
- Windy Nook and Whitehills
Jarrow and Gateshead East is a constituency that covers these wards in Gateshead / South Tyneside.
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 | 19,497 | 20.64% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,446 | 6.82% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,174 | 12.89% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,505 | 18.53% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,934 | 21.10% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,900 | 20.01% | 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 | 88,192 | 93.98% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,388 | 1.48% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| African | 533 | 0.57% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 458 | 0.49% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 450 | 0.48% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 353 | 0.38% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| Arab | 349 | 0.37% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 329 | 0.35% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 274 | 0.29% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 271 | 0.29% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 254 | 0.27% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 244 | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 222 | 0.24% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 166 | 0.18% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 145 | 0.15% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Other Black | 84 | 0.09% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 47 | 0.05% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 45 | 0.05% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 42 | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.11% |