Cannock Chase
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Cannock Chase is centred around its namesake Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a haven for walkers, cyclists, and wildlife lovers. The area includes market towns such as Hednesford and Cannock, which offer shopping, leisure facilities, and access to outdoor activities. Forest trails, open heathland, and heritage sites make it a popular spot for nature tourism.
Wards in Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brereton & Ravenhill
- Cannock Longford & Bridgtown
- Cannock Park & Old Fallow
- Chadsmoor
- Etching Hill & the Heath
- Hawks Green with Rumer Hill
- Heath Hayes & Wimblebury
- Hednesford Green Heath
- Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley
- Hednesford Pye Green
- Norton Canes
- Western Springs
Cannock Chase is a constituency that covers these wards in Cannock Chase.
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 | 20,346 | 20.12% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,812 | 6.74% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,980 | 13.82% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,498 | 18.29% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,628 | 21.38% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,876 | 19.65% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 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 | 95,019 | 94.52% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,734 | 1.72% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 732 | 0.73% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 498 | 0.50% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 346 | 0.34% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 315 | 0.31% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 278 | 0.28% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 263 | 0.26% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 246 | 0.24% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 231 | 0.23% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Caribbean | 212 | 0.21% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| African | 194 | 0.19% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 118 | 0.12% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 113 | 0.11% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 68 | 0.07% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 66 | 0.07% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 33 | 0.03% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 30 | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 27 | 0.03% | 0.53% | 0.56% |