North Down
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of North Down.
Overview ⁞ North Down is a coastal constituency stretching along Belfast Lough, featuring seaside towns like Bangor, Holywood, and Donaghadee. Bangor Marina is a hub for sailing, while Crawfordsburn Country Park offers forest trails and beaches. Holywood is known for its boutique shops and golf courses, and Donaghadee boasts one of Ireland’s oldest working lighthouses. The area combines scenic coastal walks, historic landmarks, and vibrant community life.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the North Down parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in North Down
North Down is divided into 25 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ballycrochan
- Ballygrainey
- Ballyholme
- Ballymagee
- Bloomfield
- Broadway
- Bryansburn
- Carrowdore
- Castle
- Clandeboye
- Cultra
- Donaghadee
- Garnerville
- Groomsport
- Harbour
- Helen's Bay
- Holywood
- Kilcooley
- Loughries
- Loughview
- Rathgael
- Rathmore
- Silverbirch
- Silverstream
- Warren
North Down is a constituency that covers these wards in Ards and North Down / Belfast.
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 (%) | Northern Ireland (Number) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 19,722 | 20.06% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,814 | 5.91% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,519 | 10.70% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,605 | 18.93% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,307 | 20.66% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 23,333 | 23.74% | 342,482 | 17.83% |
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 (%) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95,149 | 97.19% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 897 | 0.92% | 0.76% |
| Chinese | 366 | 0.37% | 0.50% |
| Indian | 333 | 0.34% | 0.52% |
| Filipino | 272 | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Black African | 255 | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| Other Asian | 239 | 0.24% | 0.28% |
| Other ethnicities | 188 | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| Black Other | 101 | 0.10% | 0.16% |
| Pakistani | 59 | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Roma | 15 | 0.02% | 0.08% |
| Arab | 14 | 0.01% | 0.10% |
| Irish Traveller | 12 | 0.01% | 0.14% |
North Down compared with other constituencies
North Down has a population of 98,300 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, North Down has a population higher than 99, lower than 413, and similar to 138 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).