Normanton and Hemsworth
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Normanton and Hemsworth are West Yorkshire towns with easy access to both countryside and urban centres. Normanton features retail parks, local markets, and strong rail links, while Hemsworth offers a quieter setting with proximity to open landscapes and family attractions like Hemsworth Water Park. The area’s mix of community facilities and rural backdrops makes it a versatile place to live and visit.
Wards in Normanton and Hemsworth
Normanton and Hemsworth is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
- Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
- Featherstone
- Hemsworth
- Normanton
- South Elmsall and South Kirkby
Normanton and Hemsworth is a constituency that covers these wards in Wakefield.
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 | 21,713 | 20.79% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,976 | 6.68% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,964 | 13.37% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,916 | 18.11% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,098 | 21.16% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,769 | 19.89% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 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 | 94,747 | 91.99% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,623 | 4.49% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| African | 544 | 0.53% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 326 | 0.32% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 312 | 0.30% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 304 | 0.30% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 282 | 0.27% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 266 | 0.26% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Irish | 260 | 0.25% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 250 | 0.24% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Other Asian | 249 | 0.24% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 242 | 0.23% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 238 | 0.23% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 96 | 0.09% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 91 | 0.09% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 83 | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 41 | 0.04% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 30 | 0.03% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 10 | 0.01% | 0.53% | 1.08% |