Chesterfield
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Chesterfield is a major market town in north Derbyshire, known for its historic centre and the famous crooked spire of the Church of St Mary and All Saints. The constituency covers the town itself and surrounding suburbs. Traditionally industrial, the area has transitioned into a service-based economy, with sectors like healthcare, retail, education, and professional services playing key roles. Chesterfield is well connected by road and rail, acting as a hub for commuters and businesses in the region. Its town centre offers a mix of modern amenities and historic charm, and the area also provides easy access to the Peak District, supporting tourism and outdoor leisure.
Wards in Chesterfield
Chesterfield is divided into 15 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brampton East & Boythorpe
- Brampton West & Loundsley Green
- Brimington North
- Brimington South
- Brockwell
- Dunston
- Hasland
- Linacre
- Rother
- Spire
- Staveley Central
- Staveley South
- Walton
- Whittington
- Whittington Moor
Chesterfield is a constituency that covers these wards in Chesterfield.
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 | 17,672 | 18.83% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,116 | 6.52% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,694 | 12.46% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,131 | 18.25% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,417 | 21.75% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,839 | 22.20% | 972,336 | 19.70% | 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 | 86,611 | 92.89% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,844 | 1.98% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 643 | 0.69% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 546 | 0.59% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 401 | 0.43% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Other Asian | 396 | 0.42% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| African | 390 | 0.42% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Irish | 385 | 0.41% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 339 | 0.36% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 333 | 0.36% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 312 | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 292 | 0.31% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Caribbean | 239 | 0.26% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 171 | 0.18% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 115 | 0.12% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 80 | 0.09% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 75 | 0.08% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 36 | 0.04% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 30 | 0.03% | 0.09% | 0.11% |