Newton Abbot
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Newton Abbot in Devon is a bustling market town near the River Teign, surrounded by rolling hills and close to Dartmoor National Park. Known for its historic markets, racecourse, and riverside parks, the town offers easy access to seaside resorts like Teignmouth and Torquay. The nearby countryside features walking trails, historic estates, and wildlife-rich landscapes. Its location makes it a hub for exploring South Devon’s coast and moorland.
Wards in Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ambrook
- Bishopsteignton
- Bradley
- Buckland & Milber
- Bushell
- College
- Dawlish North East
- Dawlish South West
- Ipplepen
- Kenton & Starcross
- Kerswell-with-Combe
- Kingsteignton East
- Kingsteignton West
- Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead
- Teignmouth Central
- Teignmouth East
- Teignmouth West
Newton Abbot is a constituency that covers these wards in Teignbridge.
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 | 16,563 | 17.64% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,327 | 5.67% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,924 | 10.57% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,512 | 16.52% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,953 | 22.32% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 25,609 | 27.28% | 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 | 88,565 | 94.87% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,042 | 2.19% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 399 | 0.43% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 373 | 0.40% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 348 | 0.37% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 346 | 0.37% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 220 | 0.24% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 194 | 0.21% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 182 | 0.19% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 132 | 0.14% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 125 | 0.13% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| African | 94 | 0.10% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 94 | 0.10% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 75 | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 57 | 0.06% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 39 | 0.04% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 24 | 0.03% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 22 | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 21 | 0.02% | 0.16% | 0.50% |