Beverley and Holderness
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Beverley and Holderness is a picturesque area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, known for its blend of historic market towns, charming villages, and scenic coastline. The medieval town of Beverley boasts the stunning Beverley Minster, cobbled streets, and vibrant markets. The Holderness area stretches to the North Sea, offering sandy beaches at Withernsea and quiet coastal paths. Countryside landscapes feature rolling farmland, nature reserves, and traditional Yorkshire pubs, making it a popular spot for walking, cycling, and exploring local heritage.
Wards in Beverley and Holderness
Beverley and Holderness is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beverley Rural
- Mid Holderness
- Minster and Woodmansey
- South East Holderness
- South West Holderness
- St Mary's
Beverley and Holderness is a constituency that covers these wards in East Riding of Yorkshire.
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 | 15,565 | 17.25% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,625 | 6.23% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 8,557 | 9.48% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,425 | 15.98% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,382 | 23.69% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,691 | 27.36% | 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 | 85,988 | 96.08% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,230 | 1.37% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 364 | 0.41% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 264 | 0.29% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 259 | 0.29% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 186 | 0.21% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 182 | 0.20% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 173 | 0.19% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 165 | 0.18% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 152 | 0.17% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| African | 141 | 0.16% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 116 | 0.13% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 80 | 0.09% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 61 | 0.07% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 53 | 0.06% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 26 | 0.03% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 26 | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 19 | 0.02% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 15 | 0.02% | 0.53% | 1.08% |