Blackpool South
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Blackpool South is a lively coastal area in Lancashire renowned for its iconic attractions, sandy beaches, and entertainment venues. Highlights include the Pleasure Beach amusement park, the South Pier, and golden sands perfect for family holidays. The area also offers parks, golf courses, and easy transport connections to surrounding Lancashire towns.
Wards in Blackpool South
Blackpool South is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bloomfield
- Brunswick
- Claremont
- Clifton
- Greenlands
- Hawes Side
- Highfield
- Layton
- Marton
- Park
- Squires Gate
- Stanley
- Talbot
- Tyldesley
- Victoria
- Warbreck
- Waterloo
Blackpool South is a constituency that covers these wards in Blackpool.
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 | 22,858 | 20.77% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,972 | 7.24% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,551 | 13.22% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,877 | 18.06% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,990 | 21.79% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,826 | 18.92% | 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 | 97,584 | 89.17% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,236 | 3.87% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 1,100 | 1.01% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 814 | 0.74% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 648 | 0.59% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Any other ethnic group | 584 | 0.53% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 550 | 0.50% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| White and Asian | 527 | 0.48% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 521 | 0.48% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 449 | 0.41% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 445 | 0.41% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Bangladeshi | 407 | 0.37% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| African | 387 | 0.35% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 333 | 0.30% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 228 | 0.21% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 198 | 0.18% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 194 | 0.18% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 156 | 0.14% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 69 | 0.06% | 0.29% | 0.50% |