Derbyshire Dales
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Derbyshire Dales is a largely rural constituency that includes picturesque towns and villages such as Matlock, Bakewell, and Ashbourne. A significant portion of the constituency lies within the Peak District National Park, contributing to a strong tourism industry. The area is also known for agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and independent businesses. With its scenic landscapes, heritage sites, and strong sense of community, Derbyshire Dales appeals to those seeking a quieter lifestyle while maintaining good road connections to Derby, Sheffield, and Manchester. It offers a high quality of life, but also faces challenges such as affordable housing and access to services in more remote areas.
Wards in Derbyshire Dales
Derbyshire Dales is divided into 25 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alport & South West Parishes
- Ashbourne North
- Ashbourne South
- Bakewell
- Bonsall & Winster
- Bradwell
- Brailsford
- Calver & Longstone
- Chatsworth
- Crich & South Wingfield
- Cromford & Matlock Bath
- Darley Dale
- Dovedale, Parwich & Brassington
- Doveridge & Sudbury
- Hartington & Taddington
- Hathersage
- Hatton
- Hilton
- Hulland
- Matlock East & Tansley
- Matlock West
- Norbury
- Tideswell
- Wirksworth
- Youlgrave
Derbyshire Dales is a constituency that covers these wards in Amber Valley / Derbyshire Dales / South Derbyshire.
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 | 15,805 | 17.48% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,089 | 5.63% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 8,323 | 9.20% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,804 | 16.37% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,413 | 24.78% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,996 | 26.54% | 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 | 84,799 | 94.93% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,576 | 1.76% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 445 | 0.50% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 399 | 0.45% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 373 | 0.42% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 291 | 0.33% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 249 | 0.28% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 211 | 0.24% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 188 | 0.21% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 142 | 0.16% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 134 | 0.15% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 108 | 0.12% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| African | 108 | 0.12% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 102 | 0.11% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 67 | 0.08% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 55 | 0.06% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 53 | 0.06% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 20 | 0.02% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 11 | 0.01% | 0.43% | 1.08% |