North Durham
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Stretching across Chester-le-Street, Lanchester, and neighbouring villages, North Durham features rural landscapes, former collieries, and river corridors. The A691, A6076, and A692 provide strategic road routes, while Chester-le-Street station connects to the East Coast Main Line. Woods, rivers, and traditional villages define its natural and historical character.
Wards in North Durham
North Durham is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Annfield Plain
- Chester-le-Street East
- Chester-le-Street North
- Chester-le-Street South
- Chester-le-Street West Central
- Craghead and South Moor
- Lanchester
- Lumley
- North Lodge
- Pelton
- Sacriston
- Stanley
- Tanfield
North Durham 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 | 18,305 | 19.15% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,627 | 6.93% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,154 | 11.67% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,646 | 17.42% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,463 | 22.46% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,370 | 22.36% | 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 | 91,402 | 96.25% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 997 | 1.05% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 355 | 0.37% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 275 | 0.29% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 273 | 0.29% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Other Asian | 223 | 0.23% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 181 | 0.19% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 176 | 0.19% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 160 | 0.17% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| African | 150 | 0.16% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 146 | 0.15% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 131 | 0.14% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 128 | 0.13% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 111 | 0.12% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 97 | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 72 | 0.08% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 54 | 0.06% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 25 | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 11 | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.17% |