Doncaster North
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Doncaster North includes a mix of former mining towns and semi-rural villages, such as Askern, Carcroft, and Bentley. The area has a strong industrial heritage but is undergoing gradual economic diversification. Residents benefit from proximity to Doncaster town centre and access to public services, as well as nearby natural spaces like Thorpe Marsh and the River Don. The local economy includes warehousing, manufacturing, and retail, and regeneration efforts aim to improve housing and transport infrastructure. Despite its semi-rural character, Doncaster North is well connected to regional centres, offering a blend of community-focused living and commuter convenience.
Wards in Doncaster North
Doncaster North is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Adwick le Street & Carcroft
- Bentley
- Mexborough
- Norton & Askern
- Roman Ridge
- Sprotbrough
- Stainforth & Barnby Dun
Doncaster North 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 | 20,776 | 21.27% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,920 | 7.08% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,719 | 13.02% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,971 | 17.37% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,641 | 21.13% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,653 | 20.12% | 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 | 89,729 | 92.78% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,246 | 3.36% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 521 | 0.54% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| African | 392 | 0.41% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 361 | 0.37% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 314 | 0.32% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 308 | 0.32% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 302 | 0.31% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| White and Asian | 258 | 0.27% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 241 | 0.25% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 211 | 0.22% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 180 | 0.19% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 174 | 0.18% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 154 | 0.16% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 122 | 0.13% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 99 | 0.10% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 48 | 0.05% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 34 | 0.04% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 17 | 0.02% | 0.53% | 1.08% |