Amber Valley
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Amber Valley is situated in central Derbyshire and includes towns such as Ripley, Alfreton, and Heanor. The area offers a mix of urban and rural environments, with historic market towns, post-industrial communities, and attractive countryside. Formerly a centre for coal mining and textiles, Amber Valley has undergone economic diversification, with sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail contributing to local employment. The area benefits from good transport connections, including the A38 and the Midland Main Line, making it attractive to commuters. Green spaces, such as Shipley Country Park and the Amber Valley section of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, offer leisure opportunities for residents and visitors.
Wards in Amber Valley
Amber Valley is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alfreton
- Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar
- Crich & South Wingfield
- Heage & Ambergate
- Heanor East
- Heanor West & Loscoe
- Ironville & Riddings
- Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley
- Ripley
- Ripley & Marehay
- Smalley, Shipley & Horsley Woodhouse
- Somercotes
- Swanwick
Amber Valley is a constituency that covers these wards in Amber Valley.
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 | 17,151 | 18.89% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,903 | 6.50% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,351 | 12.50% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,034 | 17.66% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,167 | 22.21% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,187 | 22.23% | 972,336 | 19.70% | 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 | 86,193 | 95.43% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,678 | 1.86% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 401 | 0.44% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 284 | 0.31% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 264 | 0.29% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 260 | 0.29% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 192 | 0.21% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 184 | 0.20% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 179 | 0.20% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 158 | 0.17% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| White and Black African | 120 | 0.13% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| African | 117 | 0.13% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 87 | 0.10% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 60 | 0.07% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 54 | 0.06% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 32 | 0.04% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 30 | 0.03% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 24 | 0.03% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 8 | 0.01% | 0.27% | 0.56% |