Barnsley North
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Barnsley North covers the northern part of Barnsley, a town with a strong industrial heritage. The area includes communities such as Cudworth, Royston, and Athersley, and has a mix of residential estates, greenbelt land, and former mining villages. The local economy is evolving, with ongoing regeneration efforts focusing on education, healthcare, logistics, and small business development. Barnsley town centre, which lies just outside this constituency, supports nearby employment and retail needs. The area offers access to countryside landscapes including parklands and former colliery sites that have been transformed into green spaces. Transport links connect residents to Leeds, Sheffield, and Wakefield, supporting a growing number of commuters.
Wards in Barnsley North
Barnsley North is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Central
- Cudworth
- Darton East
- Darton West
- Monk Bretton
- North East
- Old Town
- Royston
- St Helens
Barnsley North is a constituency that covers these wards in Barnsley.
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 | 21,822 | 20.73% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,202 | 6.84% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,851 | 14.11% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,068 | 18.11% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,238 | 21.12% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,101 | 19.09% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 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 | 96,598 | 92.44% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,091 | 3.91% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| African | 585 | 0.56% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 505 | 0.48% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 395 | 0.38% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 291 | 0.28% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 291 | 0.28% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| White and Asian | 268 | 0.26% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 229 | 0.22% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 207 | 0.20% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 204 | 0.20% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 172 | 0.16% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 137 | 0.13% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 120 | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 117 | 0.11% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 106 | 0.10% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 84 | 0.08% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 83 | 0.08% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 19 | 0.02% | 0.53% | 1.08% |