Harrogate and Knaresborough
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Harrogate and Knaresborough combine spa-town elegance with riverside charm. Harrogate is famed for its Victorian architecture, Turkish Baths, and beautiful gardens such as the Valley Gardens and RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Knaresborough, perched above the River Nidd, is known for its medieval castle ruins, cliffside views, and picturesque viaduct. Together, they offer boutique shopping, historic sites, and easy access to the Yorkshire Dales.
Wards in Harrogate and Knaresborough
Harrogate and Knaresborough is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bilton & Nidd Gorge
- Bilton Grange & New Park
- Boroughbridge & Claro
- Coppice Valley & Duchy
- Fairfax & Starbeck
- Harlow & St. Georges
- High Harrogate & Kingsley
- Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate
- Knaresborough East
- Knaresborough West
- Oatlands & Pannal
- Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
- Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate
Harrogate and Knaresborough is a constituency that covers these wards in North 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 | 20,288 | 19.65% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,197 | 6.00% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,606 | 11.24% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,246 | 18.65% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,634 | 21.93% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,250 | 22.52% | 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 | 90,216 | 89.16% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,933 | 4.88% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| White and Asian | 732 | 0.72% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 706 | 0.70% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 669 | 0.66% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 660 | 0.65% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 501 | 0.50% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 499 | 0.49% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 484 | 0.48% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| African | 456 | 0.45% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 382 | 0.38% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 230 | 0.23% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 162 | 0.16% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 130 | 0.13% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 124 | 0.12% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 95 | 0.09% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 85 | 0.08% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 61 | 0.06% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 58 | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.11% |