Sunderland Central
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
At the heart of Sunderland, this constituency includes the city centre, riverside, and adjacent neighbourhoods. Infrastructure includes Sunderland station, Metro links, and major roads like the A1231 and A183. The Stadium of Light, bridges spanning the Wear, and cultural centres anchor its identity as a rejuvenated urban core.
Wards in Sunderland Central
Sunderland Central is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnes
- Fulwell
- Hendon
- Millfield
- Pallion
- Ryhope
- Southwick
- St Michael's
- St Peter's
Sunderland Central is a constituency that covers these wards in Sunderland.
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 | 18,937 | 19.01% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,399 | 8.43% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,559 | 13.61% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,109 | 18.18% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,626 | 20.71% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,965 | 20.05% | 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 | 84,799 | 87.05% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 2,763 | 2.84% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Other White | 2,085 | 2.14% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| African | 1,719 | 1.76% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 1,323 | 1.36% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,167 | 1.20% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 603 | 0.62% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 578 | 0.59% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 495 | 0.51% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| White and Asian | 367 | 0.38% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 315 | 0.32% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 268 | 0.28% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 235 | 0.24% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Irish | 225 | 0.23% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 180 | 0.18% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Other Black | 127 | 0.13% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 70 | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 68 | 0.07% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 28 | 0.03% | 0.10% | 0.11% |