Bassetlaw
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Bassetlaw, in northern Nottinghamshire, is one of the largest constituencies in the East Midlands by area, encompassing the towns of Worksop and Retford as well as many rural villages. Worksop is often called the “Gateway to the Dukeries,” a reference to its proximity to historic estates like Clumber Park and Welbeck Abbey, while Retford is known for its Georgian architecture and market heritage. The constituency’s landscape is a mix of farmland, woodland, and waterways, with easy access to the A1 and rail services connecting to Sheffield, Doncaster, and London.
Wards in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beckingham
- Blyth
- Carlton
- East Retford East
- East Retford North
- East Retford South
- East Retford West
- Everton
- Harworth
- Langold
- Misterton
- Ranskill
- Sutton
- Welbeck
- Worksop East
- Worksop North
- Worksop North East
- Worksop North West
- Worksop South
- Worksop South East
Bassetlaw is a constituency that covers these wards in Bassetlaw.
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 | 20,998 | 19.80% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,708 | 6.32% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,457 | 12.69% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,829 | 17.75% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,153 | 21.83% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,923 | 21.61% | 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 | 95,302 | 91.46% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,575 | 4.39% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 483 | 0.46% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 480 | 0.46% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 473 | 0.45% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 422 | 0.40% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| African | 353 | 0.34% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 327 | 0.31% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 308 | 0.30% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 273 | 0.26% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 223 | 0.21% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 190 | 0.18% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 184 | 0.18% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 167 | 0.16% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 152 | 0.15% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 112 | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 84 | 0.08% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 58 | 0.06% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 37 | 0.04% | 0.43% | 1.08% |