Newcastle upon Tyne North
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Covering the outer north districts—including Jesmond, Heaton, Benton, Gosforth—and Newcastle Airport, this area offers a mix of residential neighbourhoods, green spaces like Jesmond Dene, and transport hubs. Metro and rail services, plus the A1058 Coast Road and A1, ensure connectivity, while airport access boosts regional and national reach.
Wards in Newcastle upon Tyne North
Newcastle upon Tyne North is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Camperdown
- Castle
- Dene & South Gosforth
- Fawdon & West Gosforth
- Forest Hall
- Gosforth
- Kenton
- Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall
- Longbenton & Benton
- North Jesmond
- Parklands
- South Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne North 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 | 19,588 | 18.03% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 17,669 | 16.27% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,483 | 13.33% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,817 | 18.24% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,395 | 16.93% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,674 | 17.19% | 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 | 87,903 | 82.36% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,801 | 3.56% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 2,744 | 2.57% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 1,466 | 1.37% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 1,444 | 1.35% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| African | 1,330 | 1.25% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Arab | 1,189 | 1.11% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 1,159 | 1.09% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 1,138 | 1.07% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,018 | 0.95% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 931 | 0.87% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| Bangladeshi | 786 | 0.74% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 681 | 0.64% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 453 | 0.42% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 286 | 0.27% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Roma | 159 | 0.15% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 129 | 0.12% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 93 | 0.09% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 21 | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.11% |