Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
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An inland constituency linking the new town of Newton Aycliffe, Spennymoor, and adjacent villages. Road access is excellent via the A167 and A1(M), while nearby rail stations in Bishop Auckland and Durham offer connections further afield. The area balances industrial development, green belt farmland, and proximity to Durham’s cultural amenities.
Wards in Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aycliffe East
- Aycliffe North and Middridge
- Aycliffe West
- Bishop Middleham and Cornforth
- Chilton
- Coxhoe
- Ferryhill
- Sedgefield
- Spennymoor
- Trimdon and Thornley
- Tudhoe
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor is a constituency that covers these wards in County Durham.
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 | 19,134 | 19.94% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,950 | 7.24% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,761 | 12.26% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,774 | 17.48% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,858 | 21.74% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,466 | 21.33% | 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 | 90,767 | 96.03% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,288 | 1.36% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 256 | 0.27% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 253 | 0.27% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 250 | 0.26% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 247 | 0.26% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| African | 219 | 0.23% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 217 | 0.23% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 193 | 0.20% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 152 | 0.16% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 146 | 0.15% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 135 | 0.14% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 123 | 0.13% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 94 | 0.10% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 63 | 0.07% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 34 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 28 | 0.03% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 27 | 0.03% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 26 | 0.03% | 0.09% | 0.17% |