Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
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This constituency combines Doncaster’s eastern suburbs with the rural charm of the Isle of Axholme in North Lincolnshire. The Isle is a flat, fertile area surrounded by rivers and dotted with historic villages like Epworth, birthplace of John Wesley. The Doncaster side offers modern housing, retail parks, and access to major transport routes. Visitors enjoy peaceful countryside, nature reserves, and heritage trails linking centuries of local history.
Wards in Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Axholme Central
- Axholme North
- Axholme South
- Finningley
- Hatfield
- Rossington & Bawtry
- Thorne & Moorends
Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme is a constituency that covers these wards in Doncaster / North Lincolnshire.
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 | 18,788 | 19.92% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,998 | 6.36% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,362 | 12.05% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,603 | 17.61% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,604 | 21.85% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,942 | 22.21% | 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 | 86,844 | 92.71% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,533 | 2.70% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 559 | 0.60% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 472 | 0.50% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 394 | 0.42% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 339 | 0.36% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 336 | 0.36% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| African | 331 | 0.35% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 302 | 0.32% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Other Asian | 291 | 0.31% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 267 | 0.29% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 217 | 0.23% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 191 | 0.20% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 161 | 0.17% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 105 | 0.11% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 94 | 0.10% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 92 | 0.10% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 90 | 0.10% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 57 | 0.06% | 0.53% | 1.08% |