North Northumberland
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
This northernmost coastal region encompasses Alnwick, Rothbury, and rural settlements along the Northumberland coast. Access via the A697 and A1, supplemented by buses in lieu of rail, links towns together. Landmark Alnwick Castle, sweeping coastlines, and Northumberland Coast AONB make it a top destination for heritage and scenery seekers.
Wards in North Northumberland
North Northumberland is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alnwick
- Amble
- Amble West with Warkworth
- Bamburgh
- Berwick East
- Berwick North
- Berwick West with Ord
- Druridge Bay
- Longhoughton
- Lynemouth
- Morpeth Kirkhill
- Morpeth North
- Morpeth Stobhill
- Norham and Islandshires
- Pegswood
- Rothbury
- Shilbottle
- Wooler
North Northumberland is a constituency that covers these wards in Northumberland.
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 | 14,949 | 16.11% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 4,971 | 5.36% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 8,478 | 9.14% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,436 | 15.56% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,471 | 24.22% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 27,470 | 29.61% | 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 | 88,444 | 96.28% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,371 | 1.49% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 270 | 0.29% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 269 | 0.29% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 191 | 0.21% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 183 | 0.20% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 154 | 0.17% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 143 | 0.16% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 133 | 0.14% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 126 | 0.14% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| African | 101 | 0.11% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 99 | 0.11% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 98 | 0.11% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 90 | 0.10% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 59 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 48 | 0.05% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 32 | 0.03% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 32 | 0.03% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 18 | 0.02% | 0.11% | 0.50% |