Hyndburn
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Hyndburn, in Lancashire, is home to towns like Accrington, known for its Victorian market hall and industrial heritage. The surrounding countryside includes the Pennine moorlands and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, offering scenic walks and cycling routes. The area also boasts community parks, historic buildings, and a strong sense of local identity.
Wards in Hyndburn
Hyndburn is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Altham
- Barnfield
- Baxenden
- Central
- Church
- Clayton-le-Moors
- Greenfield & Eden
- Haslingden
- Helmshore
- Huncoat
- Immanuel
- Longholme
- Milnshaw
- Netherton
- Overton
- Peel
- Rishton
- Spring Hill
- St Andrew's
- St Oswald's
Hyndburn is a constituency that covers these wards in Hyndburn / Rossendale.
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 | 21,534 | 22.65% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,350 | 7.73% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,706 | 13.37% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,426 | 18.33% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,635 | 19.60% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,408 | 18.31% | 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 | 74,674 | 79.42% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 11,771 | 12.52% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 2,173 | 2.31% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,347 | 1.43% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Other Asian | 670 | 0.71% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 658 | 0.70% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 470 | 0.50% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 437 | 0.46% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 410 | 0.44% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 245 | 0.26% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 226 | 0.24% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 206 | 0.22% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Arab | 187 | 0.20% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| African | 181 | 0.19% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 145 | 0.15% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 98 | 0.10% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 56 | 0.06% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 44 | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 26 | 0.03% | 0.29% | 0.50% |