Rossendale and Darwen
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Rossendale and Darwen in Lancashire combines picturesque valleys, moorland landscapes, and charming towns. Rossendale is known for the scenic Rossendale Valley, walking trails like the Irwell Sculpture Trail, and the heritage East Lancashire Railway. Darwen offers stunning countryside views from Darwen Tower and easy access to the West Pennine Moors, making the area popular for outdoor enthusiasts.
Wards in Rossendale and Darwen
Rossendale and Darwen is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bacup
- Blackburn South & Lower Darwen
- Britannia & Lee Mill
- Darwen East
- Darwen South
- Darwen West
- Goodshaw & Cribden
- Greenfield & Eden
- Hareholme & Waterfoot
- Helmshore
- Longholme
- West Pennine
- Whitewell & Stacksteads
- Whitworth
Rossendale and Darwen is a constituency that covers these wards in Blackburn with Darwen / Rossendale.
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 | 21,463 | 21.14% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,736 | 6.64% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,594 | 12.41% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,083 | 18.80% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,216 | 21.89% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,413 | 19.13% | 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 | 93,460 | 92.16% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 1,816 | 1.79% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 1,549 | 1.53% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 762 | 0.75% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Irish | 596 | 0.59% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 577 | 0.57% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 515 | 0.51% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 350 | 0.35% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 289 | 0.28% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 281 | 0.28% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 278 | 0.27% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 276 | 0.27% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Black African | 188 | 0.19% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| African | 179 | 0.18% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Arab | 100 | 0.10% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 74 | 0.07% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 53 | 0.05% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 40 | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 25 | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.17% |