Penrith and Solway
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Penrith and Solway in Cumbria offers a mix of Lake District landscapes, Solway Coast beaches, and historic market towns. Penrith is known for its castle ruins and proximity to Ullswater, while the Solway Coast is a haven for birdwatching and coastal walks.
Wards in Penrith and Solway
Penrith and Solway is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alston and Fellside
- Aspatria
- Bothel and Wharrels
- Cockermouth North
- Cockermouth South
- Dalston and Burgh
- Dearham and Broughton
- Hesket and Lazonby
- Keswick
- Maryport North
- Maryport South
- Penrith North
- Penrith South
- Solway Coast
- Thursby
- Wetheral
- Wigton
Penrith and Solway is a constituency that covers these wards in Cumberland / Westmorland and Furness.
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 | 17,085 | 17.40% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,698 | 5.80% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,945 | 10.13% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,782 | 16.07% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,718 | 24.15% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 25,988 | 26.46% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 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 | 92,807 | 95.44% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,204 | 2.27% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| White and Asian | 293 | 0.30% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 271 | 0.28% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 244 | 0.25% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 215 | 0.22% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 198 | 0.20% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 198 | 0.20% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 175 | 0.18% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 122 | 0.13% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| African | 87 | 0.09% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 80 | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| White and Black African | 80 | 0.08% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 79 | 0.08% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 48 | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Pakistani | 43 | 0.04% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 41 | 0.04% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 36 | 0.04% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 19 | 0.02% | 0.29% | 0.50% |