Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
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This area is steeped in history and industry. Pontefract is famous for its castle ruins, historic market, and liquorice heritage. Castleford offers family attractions like Xscape Yorkshire and the Junction 32 shopping outlet, as well as riverside walks along the Aire and Calder Navigation. Knottingley has a rich industrial background and benefits from good transport links. Together, these towns blend heritage, leisure, and accessibility.
Wards in Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Airedale and Ferry Fryston
- Altofts and Whitwood
- Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
- Knottingley
- Pontefract North
- Pontefract South
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley is a constituency that covers these wards in 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 | 21,647 | 21.20% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,816 | 6.68% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,195 | 14.88% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,977 | 18.59% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,997 | 20.57% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,456 | 18.08% | 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 | 93,449 | 92.61% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,555 | 3.52% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| African | 580 | 0.57% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 407 | 0.40% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 391 | 0.39% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 372 | 0.37% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 348 | 0.34% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 322 | 0.32% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 267 | 0.26% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 232 | 0.23% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 222 | 0.22% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 198 | 0.20% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 154 | 0.15% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 113 | 0.11% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 107 | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 83 | 0.08% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 48 | 0.05% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 41 | 0.04% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 16 | 0.02% | 0.53% | 1.08% |