Erewash
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Erewash is located between Derby and Nottingham and includes the towns of Ilkeston and Long Eaton. Historically industrial, the area has diversified into sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, education, and retail. Erewash benefits from strong transport infrastructure, including access to the M1, A52, and frequent rail services. The area provides a mix of urban centres and surrounding greenbelt land, with community parks, canal paths, and local sports facilities enhancing its livability. Regeneration and investment in town centres, education, and housing are ongoing priorities, with a focus on supporting economic growth while maintaining community identity.
Wards in Erewash
Erewash is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Awsworth Road
- Breaston
- Cotmanhay
- Derby Road East
- Derby Road West
- Draycott & Risley
- Hallam Fields
- Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale
- Larklands
- Little Hallam
- Long Eaton Central
- Nottingham Road
- Sandiacre
- Sawley
- Shipley View
- Wilsthorpe
Erewash is a constituency that covers these wards in Erewash.
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 | 18,643 | 19.55% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,644 | 6.97% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,039 | 13.67% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,725 | 18.59% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,285 | 21.27% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,015 | 19.94% | 972,336 | 19.70% | 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 | 87,549 | 91.99% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,512 | 2.64% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 877 | 0.92% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 845 | 0.89% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 443 | 0.47% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 434 | 0.46% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Caribbean | 367 | 0.39% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Any other ethnic group | 321 | 0.34% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 314 | 0.33% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| African | 312 | 0.33% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 303 | 0.32% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 278 | 0.29% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 178 | 0.19% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 138 | 0.14% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 107 | 0.11% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 59 | 0.06% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 59 | 0.06% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 44 | 0.05% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 35 | 0.04% | 0.09% | 0.11% |