Colne Valley
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Colne Valley stretches through the picturesque landscapes of West Yorkshire, following the River Colne from Huddersfield into the Pennines. The area is dotted with traditional villages like Marsden, Slaithwaite, and Golcar, each offering stone cottages, artisan bakeries, and welcoming pubs. Popular outdoor spots include the Marsden Moor Estate and scenic canal paths. With a blend of rural charm and good transport links to Manchester and Leeds, Colne Valley is a favourite for nature lovers and commuters alike.
Wards in Colne Valley
Colne Valley is divided into 5 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Colne Valley
- Golcar
- Holme Valley North
- Holme Valley South
- Lindley
Colne Valley is a constituency that covers these wards in Kirklees.
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 | 19,344 | 20.57% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,858 | 6.23% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,842 | 11.53% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,645 | 18.76% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,813 | 22.13% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,551 | 20.79% | 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 | 82,161 | 88.30% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 2,550 | 2.74% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 1,463 | 1.57% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,370 | 1.47% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 899 | 0.97% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 697 | 0.75% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 652 | 0.70% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Caribbean | 537 | 0.58% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Any other ethnic group | 527 | 0.57% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| African | 495 | 0.53% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 429 | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 393 | 0.42% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 213 | 0.23% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 200 | 0.21% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 182 | 0.20% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 177 | 0.19% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 51 | 0.05% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 28 | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 25 | 0.03% | 0.17% | 0.17% |