Doncaster Central is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament by Sally Jameson of the Labour Party.

History and profile

Created in 1983, the seat covers most of the Yorkshire city of Doncaster. Although formerly considered a Labour stronghold, since 2019 the seat has become a marginal between Labour and the Conservatives.

Boundaries

The constituency includes most of the town of Doncaster and neighbours the Doncaster North, Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme, Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, Rother Valley, and Bassetlaw seats. 1983–2010: The Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster wards of Armthorpe, Balby, Bessacarr, Central, Intake, Town Field, and Wheatley. 2010–2024: The Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster wards of Armthorpe, Balby, Bessacarr and Cantley, Central, Edenthorpe, Kirk Sandall and Barnby Dun, Town Moor, and Wheatley. 2024–present: The City of Doncaster wards of Armthorpe, Balby South, Bessacarr, Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall, Hexthorpe & Balby North, Tickhill & Wadworth, Town, and Wheatley Hills & Intake.

Constituency profile

Electoral Calculus categorises the seat as being part of the “Somewheres” demographic, those who have socially conservative views and economically soft left views alongside strong support for Brexit. For reference, support to leave the EU within this constituency was 67% back in 2016. In addition to this, at least 55% of Doncaster Central is deprived, in terms of employment, income and education, according to the site. For general statistics, the average age is 49.5, at least 73% of the local population owns a car, whilst 60% own a home, and the gross household income is £35,959.

Members of Parliament

Doncaster and Don Valley prior to 1983

Elections

Elections in the 2020s

Elections in the 2010s

Elections in the 2000s

Elections in the 1990s

Elections in the 1980s

Sources