Poole
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Poole, in Dorset, is famous for its large natural harbour, golden beaches, and historic old town. The harbour is a hub for sailing, kayaking, and wildlife spotting, with ferries linking to Brownsea Island and the Channel Islands. Poole Quay offers restaurants, pubs, and maritime history, while nearby Sandbanks boasts luxury properties and award-winning sands. With coastal scenery and watersports, Poole is a major tourist destination.
Wards in Poole
Poole is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Canford Cliffs
- Creekmoor
- Hamworthy
- Newtown & Heatherlands
- Oakdale
- Parkstone
- Penn Hill
- Poole Town
Poole is a constituency that covers these wards in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
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 | 18,551 | 19.03% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,916 | 6.07% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,783 | 12.08% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,485 | 18.96% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,039 | 20.55% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,734 | 23.32% | 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 | 84,119 | 86.54% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,879 | 6.05% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 977 | 1.01% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 968 | 1.00% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 704 | 0.72% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 654 | 0.67% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 594 | 0.61% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 588 | 0.60% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| African | 456 | 0.47% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 453 | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 407 | 0.42% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Bangladeshi | 326 | 0.34% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 309 | 0.32% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 163 | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 159 | 0.16% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 130 | 0.13% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 125 | 0.13% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 105 | 0.11% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 83 | 0.09% | 0.16% | 0.50% |