North Dorset
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
North Dorset is a tranquil area of rolling farmland, chalk hills, and market towns. Shaftesbury, with its famous Gold Hill, offers panoramic views, while Blandford Forum features Georgian architecture and riverside walks. The Blackmore Vale countryside is dotted with villages, historic churches, and nature reserves. With its rural charm, heritage landmarks, and traditional markets, North Dorset offers a peaceful slice of the English countryside.
Wards in North Dorset
North Dorset is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beacon
- Blackmore Vale
- Blandford
- Cranborne & Alderholt
- Cranborne Chase
- Gillingham
- Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants
- Puddletown & Lower Winterborne
- Shaftesbury Town
- Stalbridge & Marnhull
- Sturminster Newton
- Verwood
- Winterborne North
North Dorset is a constituency that covers these wards in Dorset.
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 | 17,441 | 18.50% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,641 | 5.98% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,082 | 9.64% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,133 | 16.05% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,009 | 22.29% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 25,953 | 27.53% | 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 | 87,272 | 93.68% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,677 | 2.87% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 643 | 0.69% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 416 | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 303 | 0.33% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 283 | 0.30% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 249 | 0.27% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 212 | 0.23% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 193 | 0.21% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| African | 174 | 0.19% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 170 | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Indian | 142 | 0.15% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 137 | 0.15% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 92 | 0.10% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 66 | 0.07% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 44 | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 41 | 0.04% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 31 | 0.03% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 12 | 0.01% | 0.31% | 2.66% |