Blackley and Middleton South
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Blackley and Middleton South, in Greater Manchester, blends suburban neighbourhoods with beautiful green spaces. Blackley is home to Heaton Park, one of Europe’s largest municipal parks, while Middleton boasts historic sites like the Middleton Parish Church and Jubilee Park. Excellent road and Metrolink connections make the area convenient for commuting into Manchester city centre while retaining a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere.
Wards in Blackley and Middleton South
Blackley and Middleton South is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Charlestown
- Crumpsall
- East Middleton
- Harpurhey
- Higher Blackley
- Moston
- North Middleton
- South Middleton
Blackley and Middleton South is a constituency that covers these wards in Manchester / Rochdale.
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 | 30,186 | 27.00% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,223 | 8.25% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,193 | 13.59% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,637 | 20.25% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,491 | 17.43% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,069 | 13.48% | 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 | 62,939 | 56.83% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| African | 13,081 | 11.81% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 10,679 | 9.64% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 5,679 | 5.13% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 2,216 | 2.00% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,128 | 1.92% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Black | 1,776 | 1.60% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 1,772 | 1.60% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,572 | 1.42% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 1,538 | 1.39% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Indian | 1,514 | 1.37% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 1,330 | 1.20% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Irish | 1,270 | 1.15% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Caribbean | 1,041 | 0.94% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 910 | 0.82% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 731 | 0.66% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Bangladeshi | 355 | 0.32% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 113 | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 102 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.11% |