Huddersfield
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Huddersfield, in West Yorkshire, blends university life, Victorian architecture, and Pennine landscapes. The town centre is known for its striking railway station, bustling markets, and cultural venues. Green spaces like Greenhead Park and Castle Hill offer scenic views, while the surrounding countryside features walking routes and traditional villages. With excellent transport links, Huddersfield is both a lively urban centre and a base for outdoor adventures.
Wards in Huddersfield
Huddersfield is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Almondbury
- Ashbrow
- Crosland Moor and Netherton
- Dalton
- Greenhead
- Newsome
Huddersfield is a constituency that covers these wards in Kirklees.
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 | 25,930 | 22.69% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 11,946 | 10.45% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,851 | 13.87% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,884 | 19.15% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,616 | 18.04% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,051 | 15.80% | 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 | 63,526 | 56.70% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 19,656 | 17.54% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 4,602 | 4.11% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3,591 | 3.20% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Caribbean | 3,296 | 2.94% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Indian | 3,195 | 2.85% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| African | 2,782 | 2.48% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,450 | 2.19% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 1,735 | 1.55% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Arab | 1,255 | 1.12% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 1,109 | 0.99% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 1,042 | 0.93% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Irish | 934 | 0.83% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 880 | 0.79% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 838 | 0.75% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Bangladeshi | 537 | 0.48% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 465 | 0.42% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 105 | 0.09% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 47 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.11% |