Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
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Spanning eastern Newcastle neighbourhoods like Byker and the riverside town of Wallsend, this area benefits from Metro access and roads like the A1058 Coast Road and A193. Wallsend’s Roman fort (Segedunum) and waterside trails add historical interest, while coastal proximity and city closeness create a balanced urban-suburban feel.
Wards in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Battle Hill
- Byker
- Heaton
- Howdon
- Manor Park
- Ouseburn
- Walker
- Walkergate
- Wallsend Central
- Wallsend North
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend is a constituency that covers these wards in Newcastle upon Tyne / North 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 | 21,339 | 18.36% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 16,260 | 13.99% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 19,112 | 16.45% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,647 | 17.77% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,712 | 17.82% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,130 | 15.60% | 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 | 96,515 | 84.00% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,301 | 3.74% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| African | 2,703 | 2.35% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 1,717 | 1.49% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 1,339 | 1.17% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 1,273 | 1.11% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,214 | 1.06% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 964 | 0.84% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 796 | 0.69% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 691 | 0.60% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 656 | 0.57% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 571 | 0.50% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 558 | 0.49% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 556 | 0.48% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 350 | 0.30% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Other Black | 349 | 0.30% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 171 | 0.15% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 115 | 0.10% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 65 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.11% |