New Forest West
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New Forest West blends rural landscapes with charming towns like Ringwood and Fordingbridge. The River Avon, wildlife-rich heathlands, and forest trails make it a prime spot for outdoor recreation. The area also offers easy access to the Dorset coast and historic market towns.
Wards in New Forest West
New Forest West is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
- Ballard
- Barton & Becton
- Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
- Downlands & Forest North
- Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde
- Lymington
- Milford & Hordle
- Milton
- Pennington
- Ringwood North & Ellingham
- Ringwood South
New Forest West is a constituency that covers these wards in New Forest.
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 | 13,369 | 15.77% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 4,534 | 5.35% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 6,859 | 8.09% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 12,309 | 14.52% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,037 | 22.45% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 28,684 | 33.83% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 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 | 78,990 | 92.92% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,692 | 3.17% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 479 | 0.56% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 455 | 0.54% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 409 | 0.48% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 300 | 0.35% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 262 | 0.31% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 258 | 0.30% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 221 | 0.26% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 194 | 0.23% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 161 | 0.19% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| White and Black African | 147 | 0.17% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| African | 125 | 0.15% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 94 | 0.11% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 62 | 0.07% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 53 | 0.06% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 50 | 0.06% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 30 | 0.04% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 27 | 0.03% | 1.57% | 2.66% |