This is a list of electoral divisions and wards in the ceremonial county of Tyne and Wear in North East England. All changes since the re-organisation of local government following the passing of the Local Government Act 1972 are shown. The number of councillors elected for each electoral division or ward is shown in brackets.
District councils
Gateshead Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 10 May 1973) to 6 May 1982:
Wards from 6 May 1982 to 10 June 2004:The Borough of Gateshead (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1980
Wards from 10 June 2004 to 7 May 2026:legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Gateshead (Electoral Changes) Order 2004. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
Wards from 7 May 2026 to present:legislation.gov.uk - The Gateshead (Electoral Changes) Order 2024. Retrieved on 13 May 2026.
Newcastle upon Tyne Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 10 May 1973) to 6 May 1982:
Wards from 6 May 1982 to 10 June 2004:The City of Newcastle upon Tyne (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1980
Wards from 10 June 2004 to 3 June 2018:legislation.gov.uk - The City of Newcastle upon Tyne (Electoral Changes) Order 2004. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
Wards from 3 May 2018 to 7 May 2026:legislation.gov.uk - The Newcastle upon Tyne (Electoral Changes) Order 2017. Retrieved on 18 June 2018.
Wards from 7 May 2026 to present:legislation.gov.uk - The Newcastle upon Tyne (Electoral Changes) Order 2025. Retrieved on 13 May 2026.
North Tyneside Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 10 May 1973) to 6 May 1982:
Wards from 6 May 1982 to 10 June 2004:The Borough of North Tyneside (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1980
Wards from 10 June 2004 to 2 May 2024:legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of North Tyneside (Electoral Changes) Order 2004. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
Wards from 2 May 2024 to present:legislation.gov.uk - The North Tyneside (Electoral Changes) Order 2024. Retrieved on 3 July 2026.
South Tyneside Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 10 May 1973) to 6 May 1982:
Wards from 6 May 1982 to 10 June 2004:The Borough of South Tyneside (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1980
Wards from 10 June 2004 to 7 May 2026:legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of South Tyneside (Electoral Changes) Order 2004. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
Wards from 7 May 2026 to present:legislation.gov.uk - The South Tyneside (Electoral Changes) Order 2025. Retrieved on 14 May 2026.
Sunderland Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 10 May 1973) to 6 May 1982:
Wards from 6 May 1982 to 10 June 2004:The Borough of Sunderland (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1980
Wards from 10 June 2004 to 7 May 2026:legislation.gov.uk - The City of Sunderland (Electoral Changes) Order 2004. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
Wards from 7 May 2026 to present:legislation.gov.uk - The Sunderland (Electoral Changes) Order 2025. Retrieved on 3 July 2026.
Former county council
Tyne and Wear Electoral Divisions from 1 April 1974 (first election 12 April 1973) to 1 April 1986 (county abolished):
Electoral wards by constituency Source:legislation.gov.uk - The Parliamentary Constituencies Order 2023. Retrieved on 3 July 2026.
Wards as they existed on 1 December 2020.
Blaydon and Consett (part) Gateshead: Blaydon; Chopwell & Rowlands Gill; Crawcrook & Greenside; Ryton, Crookhill & Stella; Winlaton & High Spen.
Cramlington and Killingworth (part) Newcastle upon Tyne: Castle (polling districts F01, F02 & F03).
North Tyneside: Camperdown; Killingworth; Valley; Weetslade.
Gateshead Central and Whickham Gateshead: Bridges; Chowdene; Deckham; Dunston & Teams; Dunston Hill & Whickham East; High Fell; Lobley Hill & Bensham; Low Fell; Saltwell; Whickham North; Whickham South & Sunniside.
Hexham (part) Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Callerton & Throckley.
Houghton and Sunderland South Sunderland: Copt Hill; Doxford; Hetton; Houghton; St. Anne’s; St. Chad’s; Sandhill; Shiney Row; Silksworth.
Jarrow and Gateshead East Gateshead: Felling; Pelaw & Heworth; Wardley & Leam Lane; Windy Nook & Whitehills.
South Tyneside: Bede; Boldon Colliery; Fellgate & Hedworth; Hebburn North; Hebburn South; Monkton; Primrose.
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Newcastle upon Tyne: Arthur’s Hill; Benwell & Scotswood; Blakelaw; Chapel; Denton & Westerhope; Elswick; Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall (polling districts O01, O02 & O03); Lemington; Monument; West Fenham; Wingrove.
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend Newcastle upon Tyne: Byker; Heaton; Manor Park; Ouseburn; Walker; Walkergate.
North Tyneside: Battle Hill; Howdon; Northumberland; Riverside (polling districts FA & FB); Wallsend.
Newcastle upon Tyne North Newcastle upon Tyne: Castle (polling districts F04, F05 & F06); Dene & South Gosforth; Fawdon & West Gosforth; Gosforth; Kenton; Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall (polling district O04); North Jesmond; Parklands; South Jesmond.
North Tyneside: Benton; Longbenton.
South Shields South Tyneside: Beacon & Bents; Biddick & All Saints; Cleadon & East Boldon; Cleadon Park; Harton; Horsley Hill; Simonside & Rekendyke; West Park; Westoe; Whitburn & Marsden; Whiteleas.
Sunderland Central Sunderland: Barnes; Fulwell; Hendon; Millfield; Pallion; Ryhope; St. Michael’s; St. Peter’s; Southwick.
Tynemouth North Tyneside: Chirton; Collingwood; Cullercoats; Monkseaton North; Monkseaton South; Preston; Riverside (polling districts FC, FD, FE, FF, FG & FH); St Mary's; Tynemouth; Whitley Bay.
Washington and Gateshead South Gateshead: Birtley; Lamesley.
Sunderland: Castle; Redhill; Washington Central; Washington East; Washington North; Washington South; Washington West.
See also List of parliamentary constituencies in Tyne and Wear
External links Statutory Instrument 2007 No. 1681
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