Dover and Deal
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Dover and Deal are iconic coastal towns in Kent, rich in maritime history. Dover is home to its famous white cliffs, medieval castle, and busy port, while Deal boasts a charming seafront, historic pier, and Georgian architecture. The coastline offers scenic walks, nature reserves, and heritage trails, attracting visitors year-round.
Wards in Dover and Deal
Dover and Deal is divided into 15 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
- Aylesham, Eythorne & Shepherdswell
- Buckland
- Dover Downs & River
- Eastry Rural
- Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe
- Maxton & Elms Vale
- Middle Deal
- Mill Hill
- North Deal
- St Radigunds
- Tower Hamlets
- Town & Castle
- Walmer
- Whitfield
Dover and Deal is a constituency that covers these wards in Dover.
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 | 20,859 | 20.08% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,430 | 6.19% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,252 | 11.79% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,727 | 17.06% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,988 | 21.17% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,631 | 23.71% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 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 | 92,759 | 89.99% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,803 | 3.69% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 1,299 | 1.26% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 796 | 0.77% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 587 | 0.57% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| African | 517 | 0.50% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 478 | 0.46% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 474 | 0.46% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 439 | 0.43% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 370 | 0.36% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 279 | 0.27% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 254 | 0.25% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 242 | 0.23% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 218 | 0.21% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 157 | 0.15% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 142 | 0.14% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 125 | 0.12% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 101 | 0.10% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 32 | 0.03% | 1.57% | 2.66% |