Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
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Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney lies in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, known for its dramatic hills, rivers, and reservoirs. Towns like Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, and Rhymney offer rich industrial heritage alongside modern leisure facilities. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Brecon Beacons National Park, which borders the area, or enjoy local parks and forested trails. Scenic drives reveal sweeping valley views and historic sites linked to Wales’ mining past.
Wards in Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aberbargoed and Bargoed
- Abertillery and Six Bells
- Beaufort
- Blaina
- Brynmawr
- Cwm
- Cwmtillery
- Darran Valley
- Ebbw Vale North
- Ebbw Vale South
- Georgetown
- Gilfach
- Llanhilleth
- Moriah and Pontlottyn
- Nantyglo
- New Tredegar
- Rassau and Garnlydan
- Sirhowy
- Tredegar
- Twyn Carno
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney is a constituency that covers these wards in Blaenau Gwent / Caerphilly.
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 | 18,894 | 19.96% | 619,629 | 19.79% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,697 | 7.07% | 256,599 | 8.19% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,740 | 13.46% | 387,247 | 12.37% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,623 | 17.56% | 550,602 | 17.58% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,491 | 21.64% | 643,823 | 20.56% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,235 | 20.32% | 673,740 | 21.51% | 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 | 90,763 | 96.15% | 90.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,407 | 1.49% | 2.67% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 278 | 0.29% | 0.68% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 274 | 0.29% | 0.44% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 240 | 0.25% | 0.66% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 188 | 0.20% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Asian | 187 | 0.20% | 0.45% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 186 | 0.20% | 0.41% | 0.78% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 139 | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Any other ethnic group | 138 | 0.15% | 0.48% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 135 | 0.14% | 0.43% | 0.85% |
| African | 97 | 0.10% | 0.64% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 95 | 0.10% | 0.56% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 94 | 0.10% | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 59 | 0.06% | 0.37% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 46 | 0.05% | 0.12% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 33 | 0.04% | 0.49% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 23 | 0.02% | 0.13% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 17 | 0.02% | 0.06% | 0.17% |