Scunthorpe
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Scunthorpe is a parliamentary constituency in North Lincolnshire, centred on the industrial town of Scunthorpe, which is historically known for its steel production and manufacturing heritage. The area combines urban neighbourhoods, retail centres, and residential suburbs with pockets of surrounding countryside. It includes the communities of Bottesford, Ashby, and parts of Crosby, as well as nearby villages such as Burringham and Gunness along the River Trent. The landscape is relatively flat, with agricultural land and transport links connecting it to the Humber region and the wider East Midlands. Local landmarks include Central Park, Ashby Ville Nature Reserve, and the nearby Lincolnshire Wolds to the southeast.
Wards in Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashby Central
- Ashby Lakeside
- Bottesford
- Brigg & Wolds
- Broughton & Scawby
- Brumby
- Burringham & Gunness
- Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- Crosby & Park
- Frodingham
- Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens
- Messingham
- Ridge
- Town
Scunthorpe is a constituency that covers these wards in North Lincolnshire.
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 | 22,585 | 21.36% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,191 | 6.80% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,381 | 12.65% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,385 | 18.33% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,408 | 20.24% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,802 | 20.62% | 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 | 88,833 | 84.24% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 7,589 | 7.20% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,796 | 1.70% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Other Asian | 1,037 | 0.98% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,033 | 0.98% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 976 | 0.93% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 953 | 0.90% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| African | 583 | 0.55% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 524 | 0.50% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 370 | 0.35% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 345 | 0.33% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 333 | 0.32% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 243 | 0.23% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Roma | 209 | 0.20% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| White and Black African | 208 | 0.20% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 204 | 0.19% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 103 | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 65 | 0.06% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 48 | 0.05% | 0.26% | 0.50% |