Caerfyrddin
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Caerfyrddin, known in English as Carmarthen, is steeped in history and legend, often linked to Merlin of Arthurian fame. The town lies on the River Towy and is surrounded by lush farmland and woodland. Nearby attractions include the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthen Bay, and sandy beaches at Pendine Sands. The area offers a mix of market town atmosphere, coastal scenery, and heritage sites.
Wards in Caerfyrddin
Caerfyrddin is divided into 29 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abergwili
- Ammanford
- Betws
- Carmarthen Town North and South
- Carmarthen Town West
- Cenarth and Llangeler
- Cilycwm
- Cwarter Bach
- Cynwyl Elfed
- Garnant
- Glanamman
- Laugharne Township
- Llanboidy
- Llanddarog
- Llandeilo
- Llandovery
- Llandybie
- Llanegwad
- Llanfihangel Aberbythych
- Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
- Llangadog
- Llangunnor
- Llanybydder
- Manordeilo and Salem
- Penygroes
- Saron
- St Clears and Llansteffan
- Trelech
- Whitland
Caerfyrddin is a constituency that covers these wards in Carmarthenshire.
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 | 17,458 | 18.51% | 619,629 | 19.79% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,823 | 6.17% | 256,599 | 8.19% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,543 | 10.12% | 387,247 | 12.37% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,310 | 16.24% | 550,602 | 17.58% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,207 | 22.49% | 643,823 | 20.56% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,960 | 26.47% | 673,740 | 21.51% | 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 | 88,668 | 94.48% | 90.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,959 | 2.09% | 2.67% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 453 | 0.48% | 0.66% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 350 | 0.37% | 0.43% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 314 | 0.33% | 0.45% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 307 | 0.33% | 0.68% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 236 | 0.25% | 0.48% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 228 | 0.24% | 0.41% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 223 | 0.24% | 0.44% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 178 | 0.19% | 0.37% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 163 | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| African | 148 | 0.16% | 0.64% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 134 | 0.14% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 128 | 0.14% | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 104 | 0.11% | 0.56% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 98 | 0.10% | 0.12% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 82 | 0.09% | 0.49% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 40 | 0.04% | 0.13% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 32 | 0.03% | 0.06% | 0.17% |