Washington and Gateshead South
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Linking the new town of Washington with southern Gateshead suburbs and Team Valley business park, this area benefits from major roads including the A1, A1231, and A182. Metro and rail access at Heworth and nearby stations boost connectivity, while local assets like the Angel of the North, business hubs, and riverside parks add unique regional landmarks.
Wards in Washington and Gateshead South
Washington and Gateshead South is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Birtley
- Castle
- Lamesley
- Redhill
- Washington Central
- Washington East
- Washington North
- Washington South
- Washington West
Washington and Gateshead South is a constituency that covers these wards in Gateshead / 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 | 19,417 | 20.49% | 531,251 | 19.80% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,572 | 6.93% | 230,118 | 8.58% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,186 | 11.80% | 335,626 | 12.51% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,583 | 18.55% | 478,918 | 17.85% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,823 | 20.92% | 553,058 | 20.61% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,185 | 21.30% | 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 | 90,163 | 95.35% | 90.58% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,293 | 1.37% | 1.96% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 493 | 0.52% | 0.83% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 314 | 0.33% | 0.47% | 0.82% |
| African | 293 | 0.31% | 0.83% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 292 | 0.31% | 0.60% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 272 | 0.29% | 0.68% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 239 | 0.25% | 0.55% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 218 | 0.23% | 1.03% | 2.66% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 191 | 0.20% | 0.33% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 187 | 0.20% | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Irish | 157 | 0.17% | 0.32% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 118 | 0.12% | 0.21% | 0.86% |
| Bangladeshi | 102 | 0.11% | 0.62% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 82 | 0.09% | 0.39% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 43 | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 40 | 0.04% | 0.09% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 33 | 0.03% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 32 | 0.03% | 0.06% | 1.05% |