Bolsover
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Bolsover lies in northeast Derbyshire and includes the towns of Bolsover, Shirebrook, and Clowne. It is known for its striking countryside, former mining villages, and iconic landmarks like Bolsover Castle. While the area has an industrial past, it is increasingly focusing on regeneration and development, with business parks, retail centres, and new housing expanding across the district. The local economy includes logistics, light industry, and growing interest in tourism, driven by its heritage assets and proximity to the Peak District. Bolsover's communities are characterised by strong local identities and a growing focus on skills, training, and access to employment.
Wards in Bolsover
Bolsover is divided into 26 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ault Hucknall
- Barlborough
- Blackwell
- Bolsover East
- Bolsover North & Shuttlewood
- Bolsover South
- Clowne East
- Clowne West
- Elmton-with-Creswell
- Holmewood & Heath
- Langwith
- Lindhurst
- Pilsley & Morton
- Pinxton
- Pleasley
- Rufford
- Sherwood
- Shirebrook North
- Shirebrook South
- Shirland
- South Normanton East
- South Normanton West
- Sutton
- Tibshelf
- Vale
- Whitwell
Bolsover is a constituency that covers these wards in Bolsover / Mansfield / North East Derbyshire.
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 | 19,674 | 19.29% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,566 | 6.44% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,821 | 13.55% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,979 | 17.63% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,633 | 22.20% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,294 | 20.88% | 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 | 93,925 | 93.77% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,209 | 3.20% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 371 | 0.37% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 339 | 0.34% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| African | 278 | 0.28% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Irish | 255 | 0.25% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 251 | 0.25% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 243 | 0.24% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 241 | 0.24% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 216 | 0.22% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 187 | 0.19% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 136 | 0.14% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 134 | 0.13% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 117 | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Pakistani | 89 | 0.09% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 72 | 0.07% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 46 | 0.05% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 34 | 0.03% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 20 | 0.02% | 0.43% | 1.08% |