Gower
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
The Gower Peninsula is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famous for beaches like Rhossili Bay and Three Cliffs Bay. The area includes the seaside village of Mumbles, with its pier, lighthouse, and vibrant dining scene. Inland, rolling farmland, woodlands, and ancient sites make Gower a paradise for walkers and surfers alike.
Wards in Gower
Gower is divided into 19 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bishopston
- Clydach
- Cockett
- Dunvant and Killay
- Fairwood
- Gorseinon and Penyrheol
- Gower
- Gowerton
- Llangyfelach
- Llwchwr
- Mayals
- Mumbles
- Pen-clawdd
- Penllergaer
- Pennard
- Pontarddulais
- Pontlliw and Tircoed
- Waunarlwydd
- West Cross
Gower is a constituency that covers these wards in Swansea.
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 | 18,434 | 19.07% | 619,629 | 19.79% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,444 | 6.66% | 256,599 | 8.19% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,879 | 10.22% | 387,247 | 12.37% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,072 | 17.66% | 550,602 | 17.58% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,619 | 21.33% | 643,823 | 20.56% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,238 | 25.07% | 673,740 | 21.51% | 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 | 89,934 | 93.43% | 90.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,739 | 1.81% | 2.67% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 573 | 0.60% | 0.66% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 483 | 0.50% | 0.68% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 441 | 0.46% | 0.45% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 408 | 0.42% | 0.43% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 370 | 0.38% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Bangladeshi | 346 | 0.36% | 0.49% | 1.08% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 318 | 0.33% | 0.41% | 0.78% |
| African | 305 | 0.32% | 0.64% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 300 | 0.31% | 0.48% | 1.55% |
| Arab | 266 | 0.28% | 0.37% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 249 | 0.26% | 0.56% | 2.66% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 205 | 0.21% | 0.44% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 172 | 0.18% | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 51 | 0.05% | 0.13% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 43 | 0.04% | 0.12% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 38 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 21 | 0.02% | 0.06% | 0.17% |