East Antrim
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East Antrim is a coastal gem in Northern Ireland, running from the shores of Belfast Lough up to the stunning Glens of Antrim. Towns such as Carrickfergus, home to the famous Carrickfergus Castle, and Larne, the gateway to Scotland via ferry, offer historic charm and scenic harbours. Whitehead is popular for its Victorian architecture and seaside promenade, while the Gobbins Cliff Path delivers thrilling cliffside walks with dramatic views of the Irish Sea. Inland areas feature rolling hills and picturesque villages, making East Antrim a destination for both heritage and outdoor exploration.
Wards in East Antrim
East Antrim is divided into 28 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Ballycarry and Glynn
- Boneybefore
- Burleigh Hill
- Cairncastle
- Carnlough and Glenarm
- Castle
- Craigyhill
- Curran and Inver
- Gardenmore
- Glenravel
- Glenwhirry
- Gortalee
- Greenisland
- Islandmagee
- Jordanstown
- Kilroot
- Kilwaughter
- Love Lane
- Lurigethan
- Monkstown
- Rostulla
- Slemish
- Sunnylands
- The Maidens
- Victoria
- Whitehead South
- Woodburn
East Antrim is a constituency that covers these wards in Antrim and Newtownabbey / Causeway Coast and Glens / Mid and East Antrim.
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 (%) | Northern Ireland (Number) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 19,763 | 20.24% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,977 | 7.14% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,874 | 11.14% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,011 | 18.44% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,004 | 22.53% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 20,025 | 20.51% | 342,482 | 17.83% |
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 (%) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94,851 | 97.83% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 614 | 0.63% | 0.76% |
| Chinese | 417 | 0.43% | 0.50% |
| Indian | 310 | 0.32% | 0.52% |
| Black African | 192 | 0.20% | 0.42% |
| Filipino | 147 | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Other Asian | 146 | 0.15% | 0.28% |
| Other ethnicities | 116 | 0.12% | 0.19% |
| Pakistani | 69 | 0.07% | 0.08% |
| Black Other | 42 | 0.04% | 0.16% |
| Arab | 27 | 0.03% | 0.10% |
| Irish Traveller | 15 | 0.02% | 0.14% |
| Roma | 8 | 0.01% | 0.08% |