Barrow and Furness
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Barrow and Furness in Cumbria is a coastal constituency that combines maritime history with stunning natural beauty. Barrow-in-Furness, a major shipbuilding town, lies on the edge of Morecambe Bay and offers views of the Irish Sea, while the Furness Peninsula boasts picturesque villages, sandy beaches, and close proximity to the Lake District National Park. Piel Island and Walney Island are unique local attractions for wildlife and coastal walks.
Wards in Barrow and Furness
Barrow and Furness is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Coniston and Hawkshead
- Dalton North
- Dalton South
- Hawcoat and Newbarns
- High Furness
- Low Furness
- Millom
- Millom Without
- Old Barrow and Hindpool
- Ormsgill and Parkside
- Risedale and Roosecote
- Ulverston
- Walney Island
Barrow and Furness is a constituency that covers these wards in Cumberland / Westmorland and Furness.
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 | 17,967 | 18.47% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,633 | 6.82% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,973 | 12.31% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,278 | 16.74% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,767 | 22.38% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,636 | 23.28% | 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 | 93,310 | 95.78% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,208 | 1.24% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 472 | 0.48% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 323 | 0.33% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 291 | 0.30% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 281 | 0.29% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 272 | 0.28% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| African | 239 | 0.25% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 211 | 0.22% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 198 | 0.20% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 171 | 0.18% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 101 | 0.10% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 98 | 0.10% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 73 | 0.07% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 66 | 0.07% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 39 | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 31 | 0.03% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 23 | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 18 | 0.02% | 0.29% | 0.50% |