Shrewsbury
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Shrewsbury in Shropshire is a medieval market town on the River Severn, with over 600 listed buildings, including Shrewsbury Castle and the Abbey. Its winding streets, independent shops, and riverside parks create a charming atmosphere. The town is also a gateway to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Wards in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Bagley
- Battlefield
- Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton
- Belle Vue
- Bowbrook
- Castlefields and Ditherington
- Copthorne
- Harlescott
- Longden
- Loton
- Meole
- Monkmoor
- Porthill
- Quarry and Coton Hill
- Radbrook
- Rea Valley
- Sundorne
- Tern
- Underdale
Shrewsbury is a constituency that covers these wards in Shropshire.
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 | 19,480 | 19.19% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,639 | 6.54% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,534 | 12.35% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,895 | 17.63% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,564 | 21.25% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,374 | 23.03% | 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 | 91,636 | 91.53% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,466 | 3.46% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 808 | 0.81% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 537 | 0.54% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 492 | 0.49% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 483 | 0.48% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 479 | 0.48% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 390 | 0.39% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 372 | 0.37% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 356 | 0.36% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| African | 225 | 0.22% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 178 | 0.18% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 165 | 0.16% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 132 | 0.13% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 109 | 0.11% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 85 | 0.08% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 76 | 0.08% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 66 | 0.07% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 60 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.11% |