Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire features a lively town centre, historic market, and nearby parks such as Brampton Park. The town is known for its strong cultural scene, with theatres, art venues, and festivals. Its location near the Peak District and the Potteries makes it a great base for exploring both countryside and industrial heritage.
Wards in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Audley
- Bradwell
- Clayton
- Crackley & Red Street
- Cross Heath
- Holditch & Chesterton
- Keele
- Knutton
- Madeley & Betley
- May Bank
- Silverdale
- Thistleberry
- Town
- Westbury Park & Northwood
- Westlands
- Wolstanton
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a constituency that covers these wards in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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 | 17,569 | 18.57% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 11,037 | 11.67% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,175 | 11.81% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,786 | 17.74% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,695 | 19.76% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,343 | 20.45% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 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 | 81,923 | 88.19% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,730 | 2.94% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,602 | 1.72% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 980 | 1.05% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| African | 858 | 0.92% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 854 | 0.92% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| Any other ethnic group | 595 | 0.64% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 580 | 0.62% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 558 | 0.60% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 501 | 0.54% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 354 | 0.38% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 285 | 0.31% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Bangladeshi | 264 | 0.28% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 201 | 0.22% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 190 | 0.20% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 186 | 0.20% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 124 | 0.13% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 58 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 56 | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.17% |