Bolton North East
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Bolton North East is set in Greater Manchester, combining urban living with proximity to scenic countryside. The area includes parts of Bolton town centre, historic markets, and cultural attractions like the Bolton Museum and Library. Just beyond the urban areas, the West Pennine Moors offer walking trails, reservoirs, and panoramic views.
Wards in Bolton North East
Bolton North East is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Astley Bridge
- Bradshaw
- Breightmet
- Bromley Cross
- Halliwell
- Little Lever & Darcy Lever
- Queens Park & Central
- Tonge with the Haulgh
Bolton North East is a constituency that covers these wards in Bolton.
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 | 27,075 | 23.52% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,009 | 7.83% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,576 | 12.66% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,999 | 19.11% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,472 | 18.65% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,988 | 18.23% | 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 | 82,120 | 72.09% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 9,252 | 8.12% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 8,441 | 7.41% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| African | 3,567 | 3.13% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 2,740 | 2.41% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,025 | 0.90% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 875 | 0.77% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 795 | 0.70% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 782 | 0.69% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Arab | 782 | 0.69% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Irish | 637 | 0.56% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Other Black | 532 | 0.47% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 500 | 0.44% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 464 | 0.41% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 445 | 0.39% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 377 | 0.33% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 252 | 0.22% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 186 | 0.16% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 146 | 0.13% | 0.10% | 0.17% |