Ossett and Denby Dale
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Ossett and Denby Dale combine West Yorkshire market town character with rural charm. Ossett boasts independent shops, Victorian architecture, and close connections to Wakefield and Leeds. Denby Dale, known as the “Pie Village,” sits in scenic countryside near the Pennines, offering walking routes and a strong community feel. Together, they balance heritage, outdoor beauty, and modern convenience.
Wards in Ossett and Denby Dale
Ossett and Denby Dale is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Denby Dale
- Horbury and South Ossett
- Kirkburton
- Ossett
- Wakefield Rural
- Wakefield South
Ossett and Denby Dale is a constituency that covers these wards in Kirklees / 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 | 18,105 | 19.29% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,222 | 6.63% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,125 | 10.79% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,231 | 18.36% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,587 | 21.94% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,572 | 22.99% | 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 | 85,400 | 91.61% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,938 | 2.08% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 1,466 | 1.57% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| African | 601 | 0.64% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 543 | 0.58% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 538 | 0.58% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 470 | 0.50% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 415 | 0.45% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 377 | 0.40% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 355 | 0.38% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 277 | 0.30% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 232 | 0.25% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 175 | 0.19% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 112 | 0.12% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 112 | 0.12% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 103 | 0.11% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 62 | 0.07% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 27 | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 14 | 0.02% | 0.53% | 1.08% |