Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
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This riverside city-centre constituency covers Quayside, Fenham, Scotswood, and Newcastle’s urban heart. Central Station and the Tyne & Wear Metro offer central transport hubs, while the A1 and Tyne Bridge facilitate easy access. Cultural landmarks—St James’ Park, Theatre Royal, Grainger Town—sit amid dense urban connectivity and vibrant city life.
Wards in Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Arthur's Hill
- Benwell & Scotswood
- Blakelaw
- Chapel
- Denton & Westerhope
- Elswick
- Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- Lemington
- Monument
- West Fenham
- Wingrove
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West is a constituency that covers these wards in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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 | 28,319 | 21.06% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 21,916 | 16.30% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 20,419 | 15.19% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,042 | 17.88% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,213 | 15.78% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,544 | 13.79% | 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 | 86,988 | 66.54% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 6,470 | 4.95% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 6,314 | 4.83% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 6,040 | 4.62% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| African | 4,893 | 3.74% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 3,255 | 2.49% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 3,191 | 2.44% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 3,168 | 2.42% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,042 | 2.33% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Arab | 2,312 | 1.77% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 997 | 0.76% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 799 | 0.61% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Roma | 781 | 0.60% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 601 | 0.46% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| White and Black African | 560 | 0.43% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Irish | 545 | 0.42% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 373 | 0.29% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 259 | 0.20% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 152 | 0.12% | 0.06% | 1.05% |