Carlisle
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Carlisle, in Cumbria, is a historic border city with Roman and medieval landmarks. Carlisle Castle, the Cathedral, and Tullie House Museum highlight its rich past, while the surrounding countryside offers easy access to the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall. The River Eden flows through the city, adding scenic beauty to this northern hub.
Wards in Carlisle
Carlisle is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Belah
- Belle Vue
- Botcherby
- Brampton
- Castle
- Corby and Hayton
- Currock
- Dalston and Burgh
- Denton Holme
- Harraby North
- Harraby South
- Houghton and Irthington
- Longtown
- Morton
- Stanwix Urban
- Upperby
- Wetheral
- Yewdale
Carlisle is a constituency that covers these wards in Cumberland.
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 | 20,001 | 19.27% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,160 | 6.90% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,184 | 12.70% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,613 | 17.93% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,359 | 21.54% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,496 | 21.67% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 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 | 94,904 | 92.44% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,699 | 3.60% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 510 | 0.50% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 427 | 0.42% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 406 | 0.40% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 374 | 0.36% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 346 | 0.34% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| White and Asian | 320 | 0.31% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| African | 269 | 0.26% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 264 | 0.26% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 196 | 0.19% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 179 | 0.17% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 178 | 0.17% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| White and Black African | 174 | 0.17% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 152 | 0.15% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 130 | 0.13% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 84 | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 41 | 0.04% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 16 | 0.02% | 0.29% | 0.50% |