Harpenden and Berkhamsted
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Covering parts of Hertfordshire, this constituency features the affluent commuter town of Harpenden and the historic market town of Berkhamsted. Harpenden is known for its leafy streets, golf courses, and easy rail access to London St Pancras, while Berkhamsted sits on the Grand Union Canal with a medieval castle site and a lively high street. The surrounding Chiltern Hills offer countryside walks, and major roads like the M1 and A41 provide excellent regional connectivity.
Wards in Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Harpenden and Berkhamsted is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aldbury and Wigginton
- Ashridge
- Berkhamsted Castle
- Berkhamsted East
- Berkhamsted West
- Harpenden East
- Harpenden North & Rural
- Harpenden South
- Harpenden West
- Marshalswick East & Jersey Farm
- Marshalswick West
- Northchurch
- Redbourn
- Sandridge & Wheathampstead
- St Stephen
- Tring Central
- Tring East
- Tring West and Rural
- Verulam
- Watling
Harpenden and Berkhamsted is a constituency that covers these wards in Dacorum / St Albans.
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 | 22,792 | 23.88% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 4,965 | 5.20% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 7,915 | 8.29% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,928 | 20.88% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,435 | 21.41% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,410 | 20.34% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 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 | 80,899 | 85.03% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,808 | 5.05% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 1,470 | 1.55% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 1,370 | 1.44% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 1,246 | 1.31% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 801 | 0.84% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| African | 620 | 0.65% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 618 | 0.65% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 590 | 0.62% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 577 | 0.61% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 543 | 0.57% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 300 | 0.32% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 300 | 0.32% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 263 | 0.28% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 257 | 0.27% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 196 | 0.21% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 177 | 0.19% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 64 | 0.07% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 42 | 0.04% | 0.15% | 0.17% |