Bolton West
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Bolton West covers a scenic part of Greater Manchester that includes Horwich, Westhoughton, and surrounding villages. The area is home to the scenic Rivington countryside, popular for walking and cycling, as well as modern attractions like the University of Bolton Stadium. Excellent road and rail connections make it a sought-after location for commuters.
Wards in Bolton West
Bolton West is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Great Lever
- Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
- Horwich North
- Horwich South & Blackrod
- Hulton
- Rumworth
- Smithills
- Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill
- Westhoughton South
Bolton West 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 | 21,369 | 21.57% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,645 | 6.71% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,829 | 11.94% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,868 | 19.04% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,412 | 20.60% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,961 | 20.15% | 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 | 79,158 | 80.55% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 6,185 | 6.29% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 4,333 | 4.41% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 1,799 | 1.83% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| African | 1,316 | 1.34% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 840 | 0.85% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 756 | 0.77% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 634 | 0.65% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 512 | 0.52% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 497 | 0.51% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 450 | 0.46% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 429 | 0.44% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Arab | 349 | 0.36% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 346 | 0.35% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 200 | 0.20% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 157 | 0.16% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 147 | 0.15% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 86 | 0.09% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 77 | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.11% |