Exeter
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Exeter, in Devon, is a historic cathedral city on the River Exe, combining Roman heritage with a vibrant modern atmosphere. Its landmarks include Exeter Cathedral, the historic Quayside, and the medieval underground passages. The city offers a lively cultural scene, riverside dining, and green spaces such as Northernhay Gardens. With nearby access to Dartmoor National Park and the Devon coast, Exeter is a hub for history, shopping, and outdoor activities.
Wards in Exeter
Exeter is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alphington
- Duryard and St James
- Exwick
- Heavitree
- Mincinglake and Whipton
- Newtown and St Leonard's
- Pennsylvania
- Priory
- St David's
- St Thomas
Exeter is a constituency that covers these wards in Exeter.
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 | 15,483 | 14.78% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 24,912 | 23.78% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,232 | 13.59% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,530 | 16.74% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 16,288 | 15.55% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,302 | 15.56% | 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 | 82,573 | 81.20% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 7,391 | 7.27% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Chinese | 1,855 | 1.82% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Other Asian | 1,694 | 1.67% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,236 | 1.22% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 1,079 | 1.06% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 875 | 0.86% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 869 | 0.85% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| African | 778 | 0.77% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Irish | 725 | 0.71% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Arab | 718 | 0.71% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 412 | 0.41% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Bangladeshi | 405 | 0.40% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 398 | 0.39% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 234 | 0.23% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 159 | 0.16% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 123 | 0.12% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 87 | 0.09% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 84 | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.11% |