Keighley and Ilkley
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Keighley and Ilkley are West Yorkshire towns offering contrasting but complementary charms. Keighley is rich in industrial heritage, with attractions like the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and Cliffe Castle Museum. Ilkley, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, is famed for its moorland, riverside walks, and Bettys Café Tea Rooms. Together, they provide easy access to nature, culture, and heritage.
Wards in Keighley and Ilkley
Keighley and Ilkley is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Craven
- Ilkley
- Keighley Central
- Keighley East
- Keighley West
- Worth Valley
Keighley and Ilkley is a constituency that covers these wards in Bradford.
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 | 21,939 | 21.81% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,057 | 7.01% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,674 | 11.60% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,726 | 18.61% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,042 | 19.92% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,172 | 21.04% | 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 | 76,464 | 76.94% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 12,908 | 12.99% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 2,410 | 2.43% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 2,133 | 2.15% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| White and Asian | 786 | 0.79% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 772 | 0.78% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 697 | 0.70% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 675 | 0.68% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 537 | 0.54% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 415 | 0.42% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 404 | 0.41% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| African | 274 | 0.28% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Roma | 187 | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 174 | 0.18% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Chinese | 167 | 0.17% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 150 | 0.15% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 92 | 0.09% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 70 | 0.07% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 64 | 0.06% | 0.26% | 0.50% |