Dudley
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Dudley in the Black Country is rich in industrial history and attractions. Dudley Zoo and Castle is a standout landmark, while the Black Country Living Museum showcases the area’s heritage. The nearby Wren’s Nest National Nature Reserve offers geological interest and walking trails. Dudley’s town centre combines shopping, dining, and local markets.
Wards in Dudley
Dudley is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brockmoor & Pensnett
- Castle & Priory
- Coseley
- Gornal
- Sedgley
- St. James's
- St. Thomas's
- Upper Gornal & Woodsetton
Dudley is a constituency that covers these wards in Dudley.
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 | 23,631 | 23.22% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,531 | 7.40% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,115 | 13.87% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,881 | 18.55% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,442 | 19.10% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,165 | 17.85% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 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 | 77,742 | 76.99% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 5,976 | 5.92% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| Indian | 3,518 | 3.48% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 2,738 | 2.71% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,041 | 2.02% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| African | 1,972 | 1.95% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 1,825 | 1.81% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 1,091 | 1.08% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 955 | 0.95% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 702 | 0.70% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 525 | 0.52% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 435 | 0.43% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 303 | 0.30% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Irish | 256 | 0.25% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 253 | 0.25% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 198 | 0.20% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 185 | 0.18% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 178 | 0.18% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 84 | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.17% |