Ashfield
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Ashfield is a constituency in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, covering a mix of market towns, former mining communities, and suburban areas. It includes Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, and Hucknall, with good road and rail links to Nottingham and Mansfield. The area is known for its green spaces such as Brierley Forest Park and Kings Mill Reservoir, alongside a strong local identity shaped by its coal mining heritage. Ashfield’s location on the edge of the Nottinghamshire-Derbyshire border makes it a convenient base for commuting while retaining a distinctly local character.
Wards in Ashfield
Ashfield is divided into 19 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey Hill
- Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse
- Ashfields
- Carsic
- Greenwood & Summit
- Huthwaite & Brierley
- Jacksdale & Westwood
- Kingsway
- Kirkby Cross & Portland
- Larwood
- Leamington
- Selston
- Skegby
- Stanton Hill & Teversal
- Sutton Central & New Cross
- Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood
- Sutton St Mary's
- The Dales
- Underwood
Ashfield is a constituency that covers these wards in Ashfield.
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 | 19,784 | 20.63% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,549 | 6.83% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,241 | 12.77% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,508 | 18.26% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,272 | 21.14% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,529 | 20.37% | 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 | 87,458 | 92.04% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,204 | 3.37% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 618 | 0.65% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| African | 565 | 0.59% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 560 | 0.59% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 359 | 0.38% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 348 | 0.37% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 295 | 0.31% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 267 | 0.28% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 250 | 0.26% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 221 | 0.23% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Irish | 193 | 0.20% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 176 | 0.19% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 140 | 0.15% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 137 | 0.14% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 74 | 0.08% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 62 | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 55 | 0.06% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 39 | 0.04% | 0.43% | 1.08% |