Forest of Dean
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
The Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire is an ancient woodland and scenic area bordered by the River Wye and River Severn. It offers a rich landscape of forests, limestone gorges, and wildlife habitats. Attractions include Puzzlewood, Symonds Yat Rock, and the Dean Heritage Centre. Market towns such as Coleford, Cinderford, and Lydney provide local charm, while outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and canoeing make it a popular destination for nature lovers.
Wards in Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean is divided into 22 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Berry Hill
- Bream
- Cinderford East
- Cinderford West
- Coleford
- Dymock
- Hartpury & Redmarley
- Highnam with Haw Bridge
- Longhope & Huntley
- Lydbrook
- Lydney East
- Lydney North
- Lydney West & Aylburton
- Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
- Newent & Taynton
- Newland & Sling
- Newnham
- Pillowell
- Ruspidge
- St. Briavels
- Tidenham
- Westbury-on-Severn
Forest of Dean is a constituency that covers these wards in Forest of Dean / Tewkesbury.
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 | 16,951 | 18.30% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,369 | 6.88% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,692 | 10.46% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,855 | 16.04% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,161 | 22.85% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,593 | 25.47% | 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 | 86,651 | 94.64% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,069 | 2.26% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 350 | 0.38% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Any other ethnic group | 335 | 0.37% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 327 | 0.36% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 301 | 0.33% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 279 | 0.30% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 254 | 0.28% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 161 | 0.18% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 151 | 0.16% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 143 | 0.16% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| African | 132 | 0.14% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 119 | 0.13% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 86 | 0.09% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 63 | 0.07% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 49 | 0.05% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 44 | 0.05% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 28 | 0.03% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 17 | 0.02% | 0.21% | 1.08% |