Caerphilly
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Caerphilly is famous for its imposing medieval castle, one of the largest in Europe, complete with towers, moats, and a famous leaning wall. Nestled in the South Wales Valleys, the town is surrounded by green hills and offers easy access to Cardiff. Scenic trails, local parks, and the annual Big Cheese Festival add to the area’s appeal, blending history with community spirit.
Wards in Caerphilly
Caerphilly is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aber Valley
- Bedwas and Trethomas
- Cefn Fforest and Pengam
- Hengoed
- Llanbradach
- Machen and Rudry
- Maesycwmmer
- Morgan Jones
- Nelson
- Penyrheol
- Pontllanfraith
- St Cattwg
- St Martins
- Van
- Ynysddu
- Ystrad Mynach
Caerphilly is a constituency that covers these wards in Caerphilly.
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 | 20,169 | 20.95% | 619,629 | 19.79% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,599 | 6.85% | 256,599 | 8.19% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,038 | 12.50% | 387,247 | 12.37% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,385 | 19.10% | 550,602 | 17.58% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,541 | 20.30% | 643,823 | 20.56% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,536 | 20.29% | 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 | 92,415 | 95.89% | 90.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,265 | 1.31% | 2.67% | 6.15% |
| White and Asian | 321 | 0.33% | 0.45% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 313 | 0.32% | 0.44% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 296 | 0.31% | 0.66% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 292 | 0.30% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 291 | 0.30% | 0.68% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 264 | 0.27% | 0.41% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 246 | 0.26% | 0.43% | 0.85% |
| Any other ethnic group | 180 | 0.19% | 0.48% | 1.55% |
| White and Black African | 150 | 0.16% | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 97 | 0.10% | 0.56% | 2.66% |
| African | 59 | 0.06% | 0.64% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 41 | 0.04% | 0.12% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 36 | 0.04% | 0.37% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 33 | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 32 | 0.03% | 0.06% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 23 | 0.02% | 0.49% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 18 | 0.02% | 0.11% | 0.11% |