Crawley
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Crawley in West Sussex is a modern town with extensive shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, including Tilgate Park and Nature Centre. It is home to London Gatwick Airport, providing global connectivity. Surrounding countryside, cycle paths, and nearby attractions like Wakehurst Place make Crawley both a transport hub and a place for outdoor enjoyment.
Wards in Crawley
Crawley is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bewbush & North Broadfield
- Broadfield
- Furnace Green
- Gossops Green & North East Broadfield
- Ifield
- Langley Green & Tushmore
- Maidenbower
- Northgate & West Green
- Pound Hill North & Forge Wood
- Pound Hill South & Worth
- Southgate
- Three Bridges
- Tilgate
Crawley is a constituency that covers these wards in Crawley.
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 | 28,363 | 23.73% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,692 | 7.27% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,183 | 15.21% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 27,038 | 22.62% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,238 | 17.77% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,995 | 13.38% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 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 | 73,178 | 61.76% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 12,490 | 10.54% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 7,335 | 6.19% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 6,122 | 5.17% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Other Asian | 3,590 | 3.03% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| African | 3,296 | 2.78% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,473 | 2.09% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,462 | 1.23% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 1,352 | 1.14% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| White and Asian | 1,291 | 1.09% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,083 | 0.91% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 1,002 | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Irish | 831 | 0.70% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Caribbean | 683 | 0.58% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 675 | 0.57% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 626 | 0.53% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Chinese | 563 | 0.48% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Roma | 337 | 0.28% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 103 | 0.09% | 0.18% | 0.11% |