East Londonderry
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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.
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% |