Arundel and South Downs
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Arundel and South Downs is a scenic area in West Sussex, combining historic market towns with rolling countryside. Arundel is dominated by its magnificent castle and cathedral, set alongside the River Arun, while the South Downs National Park offers walking trails, panoramic views, and charming villages. The area is popular for heritage tourism, nature exploration, and rural escapes.
Wards in Arundel and South Downs
Arundel and South Downs is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Arundel & Walberton
- Barnham
- Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
- Easebourne
- Felpham East
- Fernhurst
- Fittleworth
- Goodwood
- Harting
- Henfield
- Loxwood
- Midhurst
- Petworth
- Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
- Steyning & Ashurst
- Storrington & Washington
- West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Arundel and South Downs is a constituency that covers these wards in Arun / Chichester / Horsham.
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 | 17,513 | 17.86% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,375 | 5.48% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 7,866 | 8.02% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,375 | 15.68% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,996 | 23.45% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 28,928 | 29.50% | 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 | 89,795 | 92.40% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,270 | 3.36% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 741 | 0.76% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 526 | 0.54% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 431 | 0.44% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 394 | 0.41% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 332 | 0.34% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 326 | 0.34% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 314 | 0.32% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 207 | 0.21% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| African | 194 | 0.20% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 180 | 0.19% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 148 | 0.15% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 92 | 0.09% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 70 | 0.07% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 45 | 0.05% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 44 | 0.05% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 41 | 0.04% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Pakistani | 27 | 0.03% | 1.57% | 2.66% |