Ashton-under-Lyne
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Situated in Tameside, Greater Manchester, Ashton-under-Lyne blends rich industrial heritage with modern amenities. The town centre is home to the historic Ashton Market and the striking Portland Basin Museum by the canal. Surrounded by the Pennines, the area offers easy access to scenic walks and cycling routes, while excellent road and rail links connect residents to Manchester and the wider North West region.
Wards in Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashton Hurst
- Ashton St Michael's
- Ashton Waterloo
- Audenshaw
- Denton North East
- Droylsden East
- Droylsden West
- Dukinfield
- Dukinfield Stalybridge
- St Peter's
Ashton-under-Lyne is a constituency that covers these wards in Tameside.
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 | 23,388 | 23.19% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,396 | 7.33% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,231 | 14.11% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,617 | 19.45% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,808 | 19.64% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,426 | 16.28% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 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 | 75,604 | 75.58% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 7,587 | 7.58% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 3,255 | 3.25% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 2,875 | 2.87% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| African | 2,668 | 2.67% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,565 | 1.56% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Any other ethnic group | 887 | 0.89% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 867 | 0.87% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 851 | 0.85% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Other Asian | 758 | 0.76% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 627 | 0.63% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 555 | 0.55% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 488 | 0.49% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 424 | 0.42% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 320 | 0.32% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 318 | 0.32% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 278 | 0.28% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 62 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 49 | 0.05% | 0.08% | 0.11% |