Shipley
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Shipley, in West Yorkshire, is known for its proximity to the UNESCO-listed Saltaire Village, built by Sir Titus Salt in the 19th century. The area is surrounded by scenic spots like Roberts Park and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, offering walking and cycling opportunities. Excellent rail connections link Shipley to Leeds, Bradford, and beyond.
Wards in Shipley
Shipley is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Baildon
- Bingley
- Bingley Rural
- Shipley
- Wharfedale
- Windhill and Wrose
Shipley is a constituency that covers these wards in Bradford.
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 | 19,775 | 20.08% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,831 | 5.92% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,198 | 11.37% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,943 | 19.24% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,547 | 20.87% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,170 | 22.52% | 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 | 84,174 | 86.40% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 4,259 | 4.37% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 2,411 | 2.47% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,152 | 1.18% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 856 | 0.88% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 731 | 0.75% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 595 | 0.61% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 522 | 0.54% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 518 | 0.53% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 438 | 0.45% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Bangladeshi | 407 | 0.42% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 328 | 0.34% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| African | 306 | 0.31% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 218 | 0.22% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 172 | 0.18% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 162 | 0.17% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 92 | 0.09% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 47 | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 31 | 0.03% | 0.17% | 0.17% |