Cardiff North
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Cardiff North is known for its leafy suburbs, open spaces, and easy access to both city and countryside. Areas like Whitchurch and Llanishen offer village charm within the city, while Heath Park and Roath Park provide green escapes. The nearby Garth Mountain rewards walkers with sweeping views over Cardiff and the Bristol Channel.
Wards in Cardiff North
Cardiff North is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Gabalfa
- Heath
- Lisvane and Thornhill
- Llandaff North
- Llanishen
- Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- Rhiwbina
- Taff's Well
- Whitchurch and Tongwynlais
Cardiff North is a constituency that covers these wards in Cardiff / Rhondda Cynon Taf.
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 | 18,922 | 19.92% | 619,629 | 19.79% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,219 | 9.71% | 256,599 | 8.19% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,014 | 12.65% | 387,247 | 12.37% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,401 | 19.37% | 550,602 | 17.58% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,096 | 19.05% | 643,823 | 20.56% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,331 | 19.30% | 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 | 79,090 | 84.24% | 90.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,624 | 2.79% | 2.67% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,835 | 1.95% | 0.68% | 3.13% |
| Arab | 1,059 | 1.13% | 0.37% | 0.56% |
| Other Asian | 1,044 | 1.11% | 0.66% | 1.63% |
| Pakistani | 1,011 | 1.08% | 0.56% | 2.66% |
| African | 857 | 0.91% | 0.64% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 840 | 0.89% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 838 | 0.89% | 0.41% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 822 | 0.88% | 0.48% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 818 | 0.87% | 0.44% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 809 | 0.86% | 0.45% | 0.82% |
| Bangladeshi | 747 | 0.80% | 0.49% | 1.08% |
| Irish | 606 | 0.65% | 0.43% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 405 | 0.43% | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 226 | 0.24% | 0.13% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 181 | 0.19% | 0.12% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 54 | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 25 | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.11% |