Gorton and Denton
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Gorton and Denton, in Greater Manchester, combine residential neighbourhoods with excellent transport links. Gorton is home to Debdale Park and historic Gorton Monastery, while Denton offers retail parks, green spaces, and easy access to the M60. The area provides a balance of urban convenience and suburban living.
Wards in Gorton and Denton
Gorton and Denton is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Audenshaw
- Burnage
- Denton North East
- Denton South
- Denton West
- Gorton & Abbey Hey
- Levenshulme
- Longsight
Gorton and Denton is a constituency that covers these wards in Manchester / Tameside.
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 | 30,045 | 26.12% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,177 | 8.85% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,274 | 14.15% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,905 | 20.78% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,729 | 17.15% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 14,907 | 12.96% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 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 | 58,123 | 51.13% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 21,842 | 19.21% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| African | 7,129 | 6.27% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 4,378 | 3.85% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Other White | 4,034 | 3.55% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,144 | 1.89% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 1,934 | 1.70% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Caribbean | 1,869 | 1.64% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,865 | 1.64% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 1,816 | 1.60% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Other Asian | 1,584 | 1.39% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,533 | 1.35% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Other Black | 1,403 | 1.23% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 997 | 0.88% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 989 | 0.87% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| White and Black African | 934 | 0.82% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 906 | 0.80% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 114 | 0.10% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 93 | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.17% |