Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
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Rawmarsh and Conisbrough covers parts of Rotherham and Doncaster, including the towns of Rawmarsh, Conisbrough, Swinton, and Mexborough. These areas have a long industrial history, particularly in coal mining and steelmaking, but have since seen economic restructuring. Local initiatives support employment in sectors such as retail, construction, and care services. Conisbrough Castle is a prominent historic attraction, and the River Don runs through the area, providing scenic views and riverside walks. Public transport and road links connect residents to Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. Community resilience, affordable housing, and regeneration are important features of this developing constituency.
Wards in Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bramley & Ravenfield
- Conisbrough
- Edlington & Warmsworth
- Hoober
- Kilnhurst & Swinton East
- Rawmarsh East
- Rawmarsh West
- Swinton Rockingham
- Wath
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough is a constituency that covers these wards in Doncaster / Rotherham.
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 | 19,928 | 21.09% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,484 | 6.86% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,204 | 12.92% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,252 | 18.26% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,786 | 20.94% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,828 | 19.93% | 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 | 88,905 | 94.32% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,951 | 2.07% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| African | 432 | 0.46% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 375 | 0.40% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 292 | 0.31% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 284 | 0.30% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| White and Asian | 281 | 0.30% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 261 | 0.28% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 244 | 0.26% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 231 | 0.25% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 202 | 0.21% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 198 | 0.21% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 179 | 0.19% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Other Black | 113 | 0.12% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 100 | 0.11% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 84 | 0.09% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 76 | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 28 | 0.03% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 24 | 0.03% | 0.53% | 1.08% |