Calder Valley
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The Calder Valley in West Yorkshire is a scenic area shaped by the River Calder and surrounded by dramatic Pennine hills. It includes charming towns such as Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, and Sowerby Bridge, known for their stone-built houses, independent shops, and vibrant arts scenes. The valley is a haven for walkers and cyclists, with canal towpaths, woodland trails, and panoramic hilltop views. Historical mills and waterways reflect the area’s rich industrial past, now blended with modern creative communities.
Wards in Calder Valley
Calder Valley is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brighouse
- Calder
- Elland
- Greetland and Stainland
- Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- Luddendenfoot
- Rastrick
- Ryburn
- Todmorden
Calder Valley is a constituency that covers these wards in Calderdale.
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 | 19,474 | 19.72% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,131 | 6.21% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,547 | 10.68% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,279 | 18.51% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,024 | 23.31% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,322 | 21.59% | 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 | 91,365 | 92.24% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,807 | 1.82% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 1,293 | 1.31% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Irish | 819 | 0.83% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 673 | 0.68% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 613 | 0.62% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 400 | 0.40% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 392 | 0.40% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 287 | 0.29% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 257 | 0.26% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| African | 205 | 0.21% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 202 | 0.20% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 183 | 0.18% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 161 | 0.16% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Bangladeshi | 156 | 0.16% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 87 | 0.09% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 73 | 0.07% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 44 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 34 | 0.03% | 0.17% | 0.17% |