In 2011, Census data for the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council ward of Heworth and Pelaw recorded a total population of 9,100.

[2] In common with most villages in the area, Heworth's history has been intertwined with the fortunes of the quarrying and mining industries.

Heworth Colliery occupied a site to the south-east of Windy Nook quarry,[3] with its own connection to the Pelaw Main Waggonway giving access to the Pelaw Main coal staithes on the River Tyne at Bill Quay.

Local legend has it that the three children died in a fire when a candle fell onto their bed, whilst they were sleeping.

It was built by their father, Joseph Haddon, a master mason, who died in 1721, aged 42 years.

The ward is split into three distinct districts: 52.2% of the population are female, slightly above the national average, while 47.8% are male.

[11][12][13] Students from the area also attend the nearby Cardinal Hume Catholic School in Wrekenton, rated "outstanding" by Ofsted in January 2014,[14] as well as St. Joseph's Catholic Academy in Hebburn, which was rated "requires improvement" by Ofsted in January 2019.

[17] As of April 2020, the ward is served by three councillors: Ian Patterson, John Paul Dilston and Rosy Oxberry.