Dewsbury and Batley
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Dewsbury and Batley are neighbouring towns in West Yorkshire, each with a strong sense of community and rich history. Dewsbury is known for its striking Victorian architecture, markets, and riverside walks along the River Calder. Batley boasts attractions such as the Bagshaw Museum and nearby Wilton Park. Both towns have lively shopping areas, traditional markets, and excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, and Huddersfield, making them ideal hubs for both work and leisure.
Wards in Dewsbury and Batley
Dewsbury and Batley is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Batley East
- Batley West
- Dewsbury East
- Dewsbury South
- Dewsbury West
- Kirkburton
Dewsbury and Batley 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 | 27,012 | 25.98% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,905 | 9.53% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,290 | 13.75% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,230 | 20.42% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,642 | 16.97% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 13,877 | 13.35% | 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 | 50,203 | 48.38% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 26,349 | 25.39% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Indian | 17,366 | 16.73% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 2,567 | 2.47% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 1,517 | 1.46% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 1,304 | 1.26% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,205 | 1.16% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 535 | 0.52% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| African | 484 | 0.47% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 438 | 0.42% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 432 | 0.42% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 356 | 0.34% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 221 | 0.21% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Irish | 192 | 0.19% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 178 | 0.17% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 152 | 0.15% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 146 | 0.14% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 92 | 0.09% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 41 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.11% |