Bradford West
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Bradford West covers some of the most historic and culturally rich areas of the city. This part of Bradford is home to beautiful Victorian architecture, bustling markets, and popular shopping streets. It also features green retreats like Lister Park, with its Mughal Gardens and Cartwright Hall art gallery. The area’s strong cultural diversity is reflected in its restaurants, cafes, and community events, making Bradford West a lively and welcoming place for residents and visitors alike.
Wards in Bradford West
Bradford West is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- City
- Clayton and Fairweather Green
- Heaton
- Manningham
- Thornton and Allerton
- Toller
Bradford West 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 | 34,836 | 28.43% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 14,256 | 11.63% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,468 | 15.07% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 25,115 | 20.49% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,028 | 13.89% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 12,845 | 10.48% | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 61,107 | 50.35% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 28,995 | 23.89% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,627 | 4.64% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 5,617 | 4.63% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Bangladeshi | 3,961 | 3.26% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Other Asian | 3,013 | 2.48% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,906 | 2.39% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| African | 2,790 | 2.30% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 1,658 | 1.37% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 1,322 | 1.09% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 785 | 0.65% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 741 | 0.61% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Caribbean | 692 | 0.57% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 574 | 0.47% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Chinese | 336 | 0.28% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 329 | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 313 | 0.26% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 311 | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| White and Black African | 278 | 0.23% | 0.29% | 0.42% |