Rugby
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Rugby in Warwickshire is famous as the birthplace of the sport that bears its name, celebrated at the World Rugby Hall of Fame. The town features historic architecture, shopping streets, and green spaces like Caldecott Park. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes, canals, and picturesque villages.
Wards in Rugby
Rugby is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Admirals and Cawston
- Benn
- Bilton
- Bulkington
- Clifton, Newton and Churchover
- Coton and Boughton
- Eastlands
- Hillmorton
- New Bilton
- Newbold and Brownsover
- Paddox
- Revel and Binley Woods
- Rokeby and Overslade
- Whitestone
- Wolston and the Lawfords
- Wolvey and Shilton
Rugby is a constituency that covers these wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth / Rugby.
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 | 24,423 | 21.96% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,026 | 6.32% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,064 | 13.55% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,920 | 20.61% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,268 | 19.13% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,495 | 18.43% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 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 | 81,687 | 74.66% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 10,756 | 9.83% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 5,066 | 4.63% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| African | 1,836 | 1.68% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 1,347 | 1.23% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,124 | 1.03% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,092 | 1.00% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 1,030 | 0.94% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Pakistani | 954 | 0.87% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| White and Asian | 920 | 0.84% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Caribbean | 762 | 0.70% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Chinese | 724 | 0.66% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 592 | 0.54% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 406 | 0.37% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| White and Black African | 382 | 0.35% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 289 | 0.26% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 202 | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 150 | 0.14% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 88 | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.11% |