Bolton South and Walkden
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This Greater Manchester constituency includes the southern part of Bolton and the town of Walkden, offering a mix of suburban living and access to green spaces. Walkden features shopping areas and excellent transport links, while Bolton’s southern districts provide parks, leisure facilities, and close proximity to Manchester via road and rail.
Wards in Bolton South and Walkden
Bolton South and Walkden is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Farnworth North
- Farnworth South
- Great Lever
- Hulton
- Kearsley
- Little Hulton
- Queens Park & Central
- Rumworth
- Walkden North
- Walkden South
Bolton South and Walkden is a constituency that covers these wards in Bolton / Salford.
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 | 34,314 | 27.41% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,702 | 8.55% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,375 | 14.68% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,414 | 19.50% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,931 | 16.72% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,471 | 13.16% | 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 | 74,362 | 60.19% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 15,393 | 12.46% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Indian | 11,101 | 8.99% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| African | 6,376 | 5.16% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 4,632 | 3.75% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 2,295 | 1.86% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,272 | 1.84% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 931 | 0.75% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 926 | 0.75% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 822 | 0.67% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 751 | 0.61% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 714 | 0.58% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Bangladeshi | 710 | 0.57% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Chinese | 565 | 0.46% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 561 | 0.45% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 506 | 0.41% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Caribbean | 322 | 0.26% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 183 | 0.15% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 114 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.11% |