Newport West and Islwyn
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This area combines Newport’s urban neighbourhoods with the rural valleys of Islwyn. Tredegar House and gardens offer a glimpse into the past, while the Sirhowy Valley is popular for walking and cycling. The area is well-connected by road and rail, making it a mix of convenience and countryside.
Wards in Newport West and Islwyn
Newport West and Islwyn is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abercarn
- Allt-yr-yn
- Argoed
- Blackwood
- Cefn Fforest and Pengam
- Crosskeys
- Crumlin
- Gaer
- Graig
- Newbridge
- Penmaen
- Risca East
- Risca West
- Rogerstone East
- Rogerstone North
- Rogerstone West
- Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Newport West and Islwyn is a constituency that covers these wards in Caerphilly / Newport.
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 | 21,392 | 21.00% | 619,629 | 19.79% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,653 | 6.53% | 256,599 | 8.19% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,894 | 12.66% | 387,247 | 12.37% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,652 | 19.29% | 550,602 | 17.58% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,868 | 20.49% | 643,823 | 20.56% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,396 | 20.02% | 673,740 | 21.51% | 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 | 92,583 | 91.14% | 90.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,119 | 2.09% | 2.67% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 947 | 0.93% | 0.68% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 737 | 0.73% | 0.56% | 2.66% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 642 | 0.63% | 0.44% | 0.86% |
| African | 588 | 0.58% | 0.64% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 558 | 0.55% | 0.66% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 550 | 0.54% | 0.45% | 0.82% |
| Bangladeshi | 468 | 0.46% | 0.49% | 1.08% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 457 | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 404 | 0.40% | 0.48% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 371 | 0.37% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 332 | 0.33% | 0.43% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 238 | 0.23% | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 187 | 0.18% | 0.37% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 174 | 0.17% | 0.12% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 164 | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 42 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 27 | 0.03% | 0.06% | 0.17% |