East Londonderry
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of East Londonderry.
Overview ⁞ East Londonderry stretches from the Atlantic coast to the banks of the River Bann, encompassing the seaside resort of Portstewart, the university town of Coleraine, and the historic village of Castlerock. Its coastline is famous for sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and the nearby UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway. The River Bann offers boating and fishing opportunities, while the Mussenden Temple provides breathtaking views over Downhill Strand. Inland, fertile farmland surrounds charming market towns, making East Londonderry a mix of leisure, heritage, and natural beauty.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the East Londonderry parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in East Londonderry
East Londonderry is divided into 29 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aghadowey
- Altahullion
- Atlantic
- Ballykelly
- Castlerock
- Churchland
- Claudy
- Coolessan
- Drumsurn
- Dundooan
- Dungiven
- Eglinton
- Feeny
- Garvagh
- Greysteel
- Greystone
- Hopefield
- Kilrea
- Macosquin
- Magilligan
- Mountsandel
- Park
- Portrush and Dunluce
- Portstewart
- Quarry
- Roeside
- University
- Waterside
- Windy Hall
East Londonderry is a constituency that covers these wards in Causeway Coast and Glens / Derry City and Strabane.
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 | 22,407 | 21.73% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,783 | 7.55% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,349 | 11.01% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,773 | 18.21% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,107 | 21.44% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 20,692 | 20.07% | 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 | 101,615 | 98.38% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 551 | 0.53% | 0.76% |
| Chinese | 282 | 0.27% | 0.50% |
| Indian | 170 | 0.16% | 0.52% |
| Black African | 138 | 0.13% | 0.42% |
| Filipino | 133 | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Other Asian | 119 | 0.12% | 0.28% |
| Other ethnicities | 109 | 0.11% | 0.19% |
| Arab | 42 | 0.04% | 0.10% |
| Black Other | 39 | 0.04% | 0.16% |
| Pakistani | 39 | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Irish Traveller | 34 | 0.03% | 0.14% |
| Roma | 14 | 0.01% | 0.08% |
East Londonderry compared with other constituencies
East Londonderry has a population of 103,111 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, East Londonderry has a population higher than 234, lower than 292, and similar to 124 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).