Tynemouth
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Covering coastal gems like Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, and Cullercoats, this coastal constituency is known for its beaches, promenades, and seaside towns. The Tyne & Wear Metro links all areas to Newcastle, while the A192 and A19 provide road access. Features like Tynemouth Priory, Longsands Beach, and fishing piers establish its strong coastal tourism brand.
Wards in Tynemouth
Tynemouth is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Chirton & Percy Main
- Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- Monkseaton
- New York & Murton
- North Shields
- Preston with Preston Grange
- Shiremoor
- St Mary's
- Tynemouth
- Whitley Bay North
Tynemouth is a constituency that covers these wards in 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 | 18,869 | 19.71% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,642 | 5.89% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,116 | 10.57% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,819 | 19.66% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,503 | 21.42% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,789 | 22.76% | 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 | 88,275 | 92.67% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,870 | 1.96% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 717 | 0.75% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Other Asian | 553 | 0.58% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 499 | 0.52% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 483 | 0.51% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 435 | 0.46% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 370 | 0.39% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 367 | 0.39% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| African | 349 | 0.37% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 318 | 0.33% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 309 | 0.32% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 266 | 0.28% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 181 | 0.19% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 110 | 0.12% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 57 | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 53 | 0.06% | 0.06% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 26 | 0.03% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 15 | 0.02% | 0.09% | 0.17% |