Congleton
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Congleton, in Cheshire, is a historic market town on the River Dane, surrounded by scenic countryside. Known for its floral displays and the nearby Peak District National Park, Congleton offers charming streets, independent shops, and leisure spaces like Astbury Mere Country Park. It is well located for commuting to Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent.
Wards in Congleton
Congleton is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alsager
- Brereton Rural
- Congleton East
- Congleton West
- Dane Valley
- Odd Rode
- Sandbach Elworth
- Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock
- Sandbach Heath and East
- Sandbach Town
Congleton is a constituency that covers these wards in Cheshire East.
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 | 18,008 | 19.43% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,086 | 5.49% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,454 | 11.28% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,507 | 17.81% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,031 | 21.61% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,601 | 24.38% | 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 | 84,890 | 94.46% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,442 | 1.60% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 532 | 0.59% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 409 | 0.46% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 332 | 0.37% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 304 | 0.34% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 303 | 0.34% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 293 | 0.33% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 273 | 0.30% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 231 | 0.26% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Black African | 169 | 0.19% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| African | 163 | 0.18% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 114 | 0.13% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 111 | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 94 | 0.10% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 83 | 0.09% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 67 | 0.07% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 42 | 0.05% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 18 | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.17% |