Goole and Pocklington
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Goole and Pocklington blend industrial heritage with rural market town charm. Goole, an inland port on the River Ouse, is a key transport hub with historic docks and maritime landmarks. Pocklington, set at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, features quaint streets, independent shops, and cultural attractions like the Pocklington Arts Centre. The surrounding countryside offers walking, cycling, and access to scenic beauty spots such as the Yorkshire Wolds Way.
Wards in Goole and Pocklington
Goole and Pocklington is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Dale
- Goole North
- Goole South
- Howden
- Howdenshire
- Pocklington Provincial
- Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland
- South Hunsley
- Wolds Weighton
Goole and Pocklington is a constituency that covers these wards in East Riding of Yorkshire.
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 | 20,149 | 19.21% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,248 | 5.96% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,448 | 10.91% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,071 | 18.18% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,609 | 22.51% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,374 | 23.24% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 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 | 95,483 | 92.34% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,348 | 4.20% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 511 | 0.49% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 348 | 0.34% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 325 | 0.31% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Any other ethnic group | 313 | 0.30% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 292 | 0.28% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 256 | 0.25% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 255 | 0.25% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 249 | 0.24% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 223 | 0.22% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 184 | 0.18% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| African | 184 | 0.18% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 142 | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 96 | 0.09% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 86 | 0.08% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 40 | 0.04% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 38 | 0.04% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 33 | 0.03% | 0.53% | 1.08% |