Bradford South
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Bradford South encompasses a diverse collection of suburbs and green spaces within the southern part of Bradford. Known for its mix of urban convenience and semi-rural charm, the area includes attractions such as Horton Park and scenic views over the surrounding hills. Local neighbourhoods provide a range of shopping streets, community hubs, and historic churches, while excellent transport links connect residents to both Leeds and the heart of Bradford. The area’s varied landscape makes it ideal for both city life and countryside escapes.
Wards in Bradford South
Bradford South is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bowling and Barkerend
- Great Horton
- Queensbury
- Royds
- Tong
- Wibsey
- Wyke
Bradford South is a constituency that covers these wards in Bradford.
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 | 29,101 | 26.34% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,953 | 8.10% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,780 | 13.38% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,873 | 19.80% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,949 | 18.06% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,822 | 14.32% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 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 | 71,885 | 65.79% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 18,472 | 16.91% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 4,108 | 3.76% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 3,438 | 3.15% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| African | 1,604 | 1.47% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,482 | 1.36% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 1,428 | 1.31% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,360 | 1.24% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 1,173 | 1.07% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Caribbean | 705 | 0.65% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 614 | 0.56% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 553 | 0.51% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 451 | 0.41% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Irish | 411 | 0.38% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Other Black | 382 | 0.35% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 370 | 0.34% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Roma | 351 | 0.32% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| White and Black African | 305 | 0.28% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 169 | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.11% |