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Birtley Ward Facts
Birtley is a ward in Gateshead, North East. The official ward code is E05001067, which is used here to connect the boundary record with constituency links and local election results.
| Ward Name | Birtley |
| Ward Code | E05001067 |
| Council Area | Gateshead |
| County or Unitary Authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Westminster Constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Split Ward Status | No |
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Birtley Elected Candidates
The latest matched ward election result for Birtley is from 2024. Sowerby, J. was recorded as elected, representing Liberal Democrats.
Sowerby, J.
Liberal Democrats
Sowerby, J. was elected as councillor for Birtley with 892 votes.
All Candidates Running in Birtley
The candidate table shows the full 2024 ward contest for Birtley, including vote totals, calculated vote share, incumbent status and whether each candidate was elected. The table includes 4 candidates from 4 parties or groupings.
| Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Gender | Incumbent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sowerby, J. | Liberal Democrats | 892 | 43.01% | Male | No | Elected |
| Weatherley, H. | Labour | 887 | 42.77% | Female | Yes | Not Elected |
| Callanan, J. | Conservative | 170 | 8.2% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Hepburn, M. | Independent | 125 | 6.03% | Female | No | Not Elected |
Birtley Electorate Figures
Birtley had an electorate of 6,212 in 2024, with 0 ballots recorded and 33.39% turnout on the valid vote method.
Electorate
6212Ballots
Turnout
33.39Invalid Votes
Election Data Available
Election data is available for Birtley in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2021. Historical rows are matched by ward code, so some years may be absent where boundaries or codes changed.
Birtley Election History
E05001067 has 5 matched election result rows in this dataset. The history table compares winners, seats, turnout, electorate and party vote totals for Birtley across the available years.
| Year | Winning candidates | Seats | Turnout | Electorate | Party votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sowerby, J. | 1 | 33.39% | 6,212 | 2,074 |
| 2023 | Elliott, P. | 1 | 35.4% | 6,132 | 2,161 |
| 2022 | Weatherley D. | 1 | 34.7% | 6,127 | 2,119 |
| 2021 | Weatherley H., Davison C.M. | 2 | 28.9% | 6,159 | 2,406 |
| 2021 | Weatherley H., Davison C.M. | 2 | 28.9% | 6,159 | 2,406 |
Party Vote Trend
This chart tracks how the recorded party vote totals for Birtley have changed across 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2021.
Turnout Trend
This chart shows the turnout trend for Birtley, using the available ward-level election rows matched to E05001067.
2024 Party Performance
Liberal Democrats recorded the highest party vote total in Birtley in 2024, with 892 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
Liberal Democrats
892-332 vs 2023Labour
887+119 vs 2023Conservative
170+1 vs 2023Independent
125+125 vs 2023Green
0+0 vs 2023Reform UK
0+0 vs 2023Other
0+0 vs 2023Previous Winners
These previous winner rows show how representation in Birtley has changed across the historical election records currently linked to this ward code.
What council is Birtley in?
Birtley is in the Gateshead council area.
Which Westminster constituency is Birtley in?
Birtley is in the Washington and Gateshead South Westminster constituency.
What is the ward code for Birtley?
The official ward code for Birtley is E05001067.
Who won the latest election in Birtley?
Sowerby, J. was recorded as elected councillor for Birtley in the latest available election result.
Who stood as candidates in Birtley?
Sowerby, J., Weatherley, H., Callanan, J., Hepburn, M. stood as candidates in the latest available election result for Birtley.
What was turnout in Birtley?
0 ballots were cast in Birtley, with 33.39% valid-vote turnout in the latest available election result.
How did each party perform in Birtley?
Liberal Democrats recorded the highest party vote total in Birtley in 2024, with 892 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
How many people were registered to vote in Birtley?
6,212 people were registered to vote in Birtley in the latest available election result.
How many invalid votes were there in Birtley?
0 invalid votes were recorded in the latest available election result for Birtley.
