Lagan Valley
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Overview ⁞ Lagan Valley lies between Belfast and the rolling hills of County Down, with Lisburn as its main urban centre. The River Lagan flows through the area, offering scenic walking and cycling trails, including the popular Lagan Towpath. Historic attractions include Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with quaint villages and farmland. Shopping, leisure, and cultural amenities blend with green spaces like Wallace Park, making Lagan Valley a balanced mix of urban convenience and rural charm.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Lagan Valley parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in Lagan Valley
Lagan Valley is divided into 29 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aghagallon
- Ballinderry
- Ballymacash
- Ballymacbrennan
- Ballymacoss
- Blaris
- Donaghcloney
- Dromara
- Dromore
- Gransha
- Harmony Hill
- Hilden
- Hillhall
- Hillsborough
- Knockmore
- Lagan
- Lagan Valley
- Lambeg
- Lisnagarvey
- Maghaberry
- Magheralave
- Magheralin
- Maze
- Moira
- Old Warren
- Quilly
- Ravernet
- Wallace Park
- White Mountain
Lagan Valley is a constituency that covers these wards in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon / Lisburn and Castlereagh.
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 (%) | Northern Ireland (Number) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 25,881 | 22.88% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,319 | 6.47% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,979 | 12.36% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,974 | 20.31% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,593 | 19.97% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 20,386 | 18.02% | 342,482 | 17.83% |
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 (%) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 108,714 | 97.06% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 869 | 0.78% | 0.76% |
| Indian | 580 | 0.52% | 0.52% |
| Chinese | 421 | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Filipino | 328 | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Black African | 265 | 0.24% | 0.42% |
| Other Asian | 215 | 0.19% | 0.28% |
| Other ethnicities | 193 | 0.17% | 0.19% |
| Pakistani | 126 | 0.11% | 0.08% |
| Black Other | 125 | 0.11% | 0.16% |
| Arab | 111 | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| Irish Traveller | 51 | 0.05% | 0.14% |
| Roma | 13 | 0.01% | 0.08% |
Lagan Valley compared with other constituencies
Lagan Valley has a population of 113,132 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, Lagan Valley has a population higher than 455, lower than 124, and similar to 71 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).