Foyle
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Foyle centres around the historic city of Derry~Londonderry, known for its 17th-century walls, vibrant cultural scene, and riverside setting along the River Foyle. Landmarks include the Peace Bridge, Guildhall, and the Tower Museum, while the city’s Bogside murals tell the story of its heritage. Beyond the city, the constituency features lush countryside, charming villages, and coastal scenery leading towards Inishowen in County Donegal. With festivals, music, and a rich architectural heritage, Foyle is both a cultural and scenic destination.
Wards in Foyle
Foyle is divided into 25 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ballymagroarty
- Brandywell
- Carn Hill
- Caw
- City Walls
- Clondermot
- Creggan
- Creggan South
- Culmore
- Drumahoe
- Ebrington
- Enagh
- Foyle Springs
- Galliagh
- Kilfennan
- Lisnagelvin
- Madam's Bank
- New Buildings
- Northland
- Shantallow
- Shantallow East
- Sheriff's Mountain
- Skeoge
- Springtown
- Victoria
Foyle is a constituency that covers these wards in 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 | 23,326 | 23.85% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,695 | 7.87% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,243 | 12.52% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,268 | 19.70% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,406 | 19.84% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 15,852 | 16.21% | 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 | 94,500 | 97.12% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 713 | 0.73% | 0.76% |
| Indian | 713 | 0.73% | 0.52% |
| Chinese | 267 | 0.27% | 0.50% |
| Filipino | 198 | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Irish Traveller | 179 | 0.18% | 0.14% |
| Black African | 178 | 0.18% | 0.42% |
| Other ethnicities | 155 | 0.16% | 0.19% |
| Other Asian | 153 | 0.16% | 0.28% |
| Pakistani | 85 | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Arab | 80 | 0.08% | 0.10% |
| Black Other | 72 | 0.07% | 0.16% |
| Roma | 12 | 0.01% | 0.08% |