East Wiltshire
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
East Wiltshire covers a mix of rural landscapes, market towns, and prehistoric landmarks. It includes the famous prehistoric stone circle at Avebury, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and rolling chalk downs dotted with ancient earthworks. Towns such as Marlborough, with its wide High Street and historic buildings, provide charm and amenities. The area offers scenic countryside walks, horse-riding trails, and access to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Wards in East Wiltshire
East Wiltshire is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aldbourne & Ramsbury
- Amesbury East & Bulford
- Amesbury South
- Amesbury West
- Avon Valley
- Chiseldon and Lawn
- Durrington
- Ludgershall North & Rural
- Marlborough East
- Marlborough West
- Pewsey
- Pewsey Vale East
- Pewsey Vale West
- Ridgeway
- Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- Tidworth North & West
- Till Valley
- Wroughton and Wichelstowe
East Wiltshire is a constituency that covers these wards in Swindon / Wiltshire.
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 | 22,494 | 21.87% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,732 | 7.52% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,508 | 13.13% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,227 | 18.69% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,086 | 19.53% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,819 | 19.27% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 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 | 89,356 | 88.32% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,851 | 2.82% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 1,777 | 1.76% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| African | 1,125 | 1.11% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,055 | 1.04% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 637 | 0.63% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 619 | 0.61% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Caribbean | 616 | 0.61% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| White and Asian | 586 | 0.58% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 527 | 0.52% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Irish | 518 | 0.51% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 487 | 0.48% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 260 | 0.26% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 253 | 0.25% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 151 | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 120 | 0.12% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 96 | 0.09% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 78 | 0.08% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 58 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.17% |