Aldershot
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Aldershot in Hampshire is known as the “Home of the British Army” and offers a rich military heritage alongside modern amenities. The town is surrounded by green spaces such as Caesar’s Camp and Rowhill Nature Reserve, and features attractions like the Aldershot Military Museum. With good rail links to London and nearby Farnborough, the area blends history, leisure, and strong transport connections.
Wards in Aldershot
Aldershot is divided into 15 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aldershot Park
- Blackwater and Hawley
- Cherrywood
- Cove and Southwood
- Empress
- Fernhill
- Knellwood
- Manor Park
- North Town
- Rowhill
- St John's
- St Mark's
- Wellington
- West Heath
- Yateley East
Aldershot is a constituency that covers these wards in Hart / Rushmoor.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 24,886 | 20.87% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,094 | 7.63% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,455 | 15.48% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 25,101 | 21.05% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,246 | 18.65% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,474 | 16.33% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 85,901 | 73.15% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other Asian | 11,082 | 9.44% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Other White | 6,100 | 5.19% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,762 | 2.35% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 2,342 | 1.99% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| African | 1,625 | 1.38% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 1,268 | 1.08% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| White and Asian | 961 | 0.82% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 797 | 0.68% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 763 | 0.65% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 741 | 0.63% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Caribbean | 697 | 0.59% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Chinese | 581 | 0.49% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 471 | 0.40% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 458 | 0.39% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 319 | 0.27% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 249 | 0.21% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 198 | 0.17% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 115 | 0.10% | 0.14% | 0.17% |