North Devon
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
North Devon combines dramatic coastline, sandy beaches, and rural countryside. Towns like Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, and Bideford offer harbours, historic streets, and local markets. The coastline includes surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde, while Exmoor National Park offers moorland, wooded valleys, and wildlife. The South West Coast Path provides scenic walking routes, making North Devon a popular destination for outdoor adventures and seaside escapes.
Wards in North Devon
North Devon is divided into 25 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnstaple Central
- Barnstaple with Pilton
- Barnstaple with Westacott
- Bickington
- Bishop's Nympton
- Bratton Fleming
- Braunton East
- Braunton West & Georgeham
- Chittlehampton
- Chulmleigh
- Combe Martin
- Fremington
- Heanton Punchardon
- Ilfracombe East
- Ilfracombe West
- Instow
- Landkey
- Lynton & Lynmouth
- Marwood
- Mortehoe
- Newport
- North Molton
- Roundswell
- South Molton
- Witheridge
North Devon is a constituency that covers these wards in North Devon.
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 | 18,809 | 18.71% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,063 | 6.03% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,695 | 10.64% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,520 | 16.44% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,268 | 22.16% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 26,150 | 26.02% | 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 | 92,944 | 94.25% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,196 | 2.23% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 443 | 0.45% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 417 | 0.42% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 387 | 0.39% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 324 | 0.33% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 324 | 0.33% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 297 | 0.30% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 257 | 0.26% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 191 | 0.19% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| African | 179 | 0.18% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 136 | 0.14% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 90 | 0.09% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 87 | 0.09% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 82 | 0.08% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 80 | 0.08% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 66 | 0.07% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 58 | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 54 | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.17% |