Melksham and Devizes
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Melksham and Devizes, in Wiltshire, are traditional market towns surrounded by rural countryside and waterways. Melksham lies on the River Avon with nearby canal paths, while Devizes features a historic market square, medieval buildings, and the famous Caen Hill Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal. The surrounding area includes prehistoric sites, rolling hills, and charming villages. With a mix of heritage attractions, green spaces, and easy access to Bath and Salisbury Plain, the area offers a quintessential Wiltshire experience.
Wards in Melksham and Devizes
Melksham and Devizes is divided into 19 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bowerhill
- Box & Colerne
- Bradford-on-Avon North
- Bradford-on-Avon South
- Bromham, Rowde & Roundway
- Calne South
- Devizes East
- Devizes North
- Devizes Rural West
- Devizes South
- Holt
- Melksham East
- Melksham Forest
- Melksham South
- Melksham Without North & Shurnhold
- Melksham Without West & Rural
- The Lavingtons
- Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
- Winsley & Westwood
Melksham and Devizes is a constituency that covers these wards in Wiltshire.
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 | 17,878 | 19.00% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,435 | 5.78% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,422 | 10.01% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,270 | 17.29% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,280 | 22.61% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,815 | 25.31% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 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 | 86,502 | 92.82% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,654 | 2.85% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 482 | 0.52% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 475 | 0.51% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 450 | 0.48% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 434 | 0.47% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 428 | 0.46% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 296 | 0.32% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 232 | 0.25% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| African | 208 | 0.22% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 204 | 0.22% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 176 | 0.19% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 175 | 0.19% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 120 | 0.13% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 96 | 0.10% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 96 | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 91 | 0.10% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 47 | 0.05% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 26 | 0.03% | 0.10% | 0.17% |