Doncaster Central
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Doncaster Central encompasses the heart of Doncaster, including the town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods such as Hyde Park, Balby, and Intake. It is a diverse and urban constituency, featuring a wide range of housing, retail, and business activity. Doncaster’s economy is supported by logistics, transport, public services, and a growing number of commercial developments, with Doncaster Sheffield Airport located nearby. The town centre has seen substantial regeneration, including new civic, leisure, and cultural facilities. Strong transport connections—by rail and road—make Doncaster Central a key hub in South Yorkshire, with excellent access to surrounding cities.
Wards in Doncaster Central
Doncaster Central is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Armthorpe
- Balby South
- Bessacarr
- Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- Hexthorpe & Balby North
- Tickhill & Wadsworth
- Town
- Wheatley Hills & Intake
Doncaster Central is a constituency that covers these wards in Doncaster.
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 | 23,707 | 20.86% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,857 | 6.91% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,249 | 14.30% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,908 | 20.16% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,161 | 19.50% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,776 | 18.28% | 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 | 85,919 | 76.62% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 10,984 | 9.79% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,556 | 2.28% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 2,531 | 2.26% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other Asian | 1,741 | 1.55% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| African | 1,717 | 1.53% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 1,421 | 1.27% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 798 | 0.71% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 630 | 0.56% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 581 | 0.52% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Roma | 546 | 0.49% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 518 | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 464 | 0.41% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 389 | 0.35% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 351 | 0.31% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 327 | 0.29% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 298 | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 242 | 0.22% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 128 | 0.11% | 0.53% | 1.08% |