Gloucester
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Gloucester, in Gloucestershire, is a historic cathedral city on the River Severn. Its skyline is dominated by Gloucester Cathedral, famed for its Gothic architecture and appearances in film and television. The regenerated Gloucester Docks area offers museums, waterfront dining, and shopping. The city is surrounded by the scenic Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the west, offering easy access to countryside walks and heritage attractions. Its Roman roots, medieval streets, and cultural venues make it a vibrant historic centre.
Wards in Gloucester
Gloucester is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbeydale
- Abbeymead
- Barnwood
- Barton and Tredworth
- Coney Hill
- Grange
- Hucclecote
- Kingsholm and Wotton
- Kingsway
- Matson, Robinswood and White City
- Moreland
- Podsmead
- Quedgeley Fieldcourt
- Quedgeley Severn Vale
- Tuffley
- Westgate
Gloucester is a constituency that covers these wards in Gloucester.
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 | 25,639 | 21.80% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,510 | 8.94% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,857 | 14.33% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,125 | 19.66% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,437 | 19.08% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,046 | 16.19% | 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 | 89,344 | 76.75% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 7,498 | 6.44% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 3,896 | 3.35% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,500 | 2.15% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| African | 2,065 | 1.77% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 1,814 | 1.56% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 1,468 | 1.26% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,153 | 0.99% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 1,077 | 0.93% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 831 | 0.71% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Bangladeshi | 780 | 0.67% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| White and Asian | 769 | 0.66% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 732 | 0.63% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Irish | 666 | 0.57% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 535 | 0.46% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 469 | 0.40% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Arab | 313 | 0.27% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 292 | 0.25% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 213 | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.11% |