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Benwell & Scotswood Ward Facts
Benwell & Scotswood is a ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East. The official ward code is E05011437, which is used here to connect the boundary record with constituency links and local election results.
| Ward Name | Benwell & Scotswood |
| Ward Code | E05011437 |
| Council Area | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| County or Unitary Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Westminster Constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Split Ward Status | No |
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Benwell & Scotswood Elected Candidates
The latest matched ward election result for Benwell & Scotswood is from 2024. Higgins, R. was recorded as elected, representing Labour.
Higgins, R.
Labour
Higgins, R. was elected as councillor for Benwell & Scotswood with 1659 votes. Higgins, R. was elected as an incumbent in this election.
All Candidates Running in Benwell & Scotswood
The candidate table shows the full 2024 ward contest for Benwell & Scotswood, including vote totals, calculated vote share, incumbent status and whether each candidate was elected. The table includes 5 candidates from 5 parties or groupings.
| Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Gender | Incumbent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higgins, R. | Labour | 1659 | 61.15% | Male | Yes | Elected |
| McGovern, D. | Independent | 412 | 15.19% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Thompson, R. | Conservative | 278 | 10.25% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Irving, L. | Green | 226 | 8.33% | Male | No | Not Elected |
| Andersen, H. | Liberal Democrats | 138 | 5.09% | Male | No | Not Elected |
Benwell & Scotswood Electorate Figures
Recorded figures for Benwell & Scotswood in 2024. Electorate: 8,269. Ballots: Not available. Valid-vote turnout: 32.81%.
Electorate
8,269Ballots
Not availableTurnout
32.81%Invalid Votes
Not availableElection Data Available
Election data is available for Benwell & Scotswood in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Historical rows are matched by ward code, so some years may be absent where boundaries or codes changed.
Benwell & Scotswood Election History
E05011437 has 4 matched election result rows in this dataset. The history table compares winners, seats, turnout, electorate and party vote totals for Benwell & Scotswood across the available years.
| Year | Winning candidates | Seats | Turnout | Electorate | Party votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Higgins, R. | 1 | 32.81% | 8,269 | 2,713 |
| 2023 | Anthony, S. | 1 | 31.2% | 8,079 | 2,517 |
| 2022 | Stephenson H., Anthony S. | 2 | 33.8% | 8,129 | 3,045 |
| 2021 | Higgins R. | 1 | 38.7% | 8,101 | 3,116 |
Party Vote Trend
This chart tracks how the recorded party vote totals for Benwell & Scotswood have changed across 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021.
Turnout Trend
This chart shows the turnout trend for Benwell & Scotswood, using the available ward-level election rows matched to E05011437.
2024 Party Performance
Labour recorded the highest party vote total in Benwell & Scotswood in 2024, with 1,659 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
Labour
1,659+23 vs 2023Independent
412+412 vs 2023Conservative
278-197 vs 2023Green
226+37 vs 2023Liberal Democrats
138-79 vs 2023Reform UK
0+0 vs 2023Other
0+0 vs 2023Previous Winners
These previous winner rows show how representation in Benwell & Scotswood has changed across the historical election records currently linked to this ward code.
What council is Benwell & Scotswood in?
Benwell & Scotswood is in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area.
Which Westminster constituency is Benwell & Scotswood in?
Benwell & Scotswood is in the Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Westminster constituency.
What is the ward code for Benwell & Scotswood?
The official ward code for Benwell & Scotswood is E05011437.
Who won the latest election in Benwell & Scotswood?
Higgins, R. was recorded as elected councillor for Benwell & Scotswood in the latest available election result.
Who stood as candidates in Benwell & Scotswood?
Higgins, R., McGovern, D., Thompson, R., Irving, L., Andersen, H. stood as candidates in the latest available election result for Benwell & Scotswood.
What was turnout in Benwell & Scotswood?
The latest available election result for Benwell & Scotswood records these figures. Ballots: Not available. Valid-vote turnout: 32.81%.
How did each party perform in Benwell & Scotswood?
Labour recorded the highest party vote total in Benwell & Scotswood in 2024, with 1,659 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
How many people were registered to vote in Benwell & Scotswood?
8,269 people were registered to vote in Benwell & Scotswood in the latest available election result.
How many invalid votes were there in Benwell & Scotswood?
Invalid vote data is not available for the latest recorded election in Benwell & Scotswood.
