South Antrim
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South Antrim lies between Belfast and the shores of Lough Neagh, offering both urban centres and rural landscapes. Antrim town, with its historic castle and gardens, sits at the heart, while Crumlin and Templepatrick provide easy access to Belfast International Airport. Lough Neagh’s shoreline is ideal for fishing, birdwatching, and water activities, while nearby forests and parks offer walking and cycling opportunities. The area blends convenient transport links with scenic natural attractions.
Wards in South Antrim
South Antrim is divided into 28 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aldergrove
- Antrim Centre
- Ballyclare East
- Ballyclare West
- Ballyduff
- Ballynure
- Ballyrobert
- Burnthill
- Carnmoney
- Clady
- Cranfield
- Crumlin
- Doagh
- Fairview
- Fountain Hill
- Glenavy
- Greystone
- Mallusk
- Mossley
- Parkgate
- Randalstown
- Shilvodan
- Springfarm
- Steeple
- Stiles
- Stonyford
- Templepatrick
- Toome
South Antrim is a constituency that covers these wards in Antrim and Newtownabbey / Lisburn and Castlereagh.
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 (%) | Northern Ireland (Number) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 24,617 | 22.83% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,779 | 7.21% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,400 | 12.43% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,909 | 20.32% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,484 | 19.92% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 18,654 | 17.30% | 342,482 | 17.83% |
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 (%) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 103,447 | 97.19% | 96.55% |
| Indian | 856 | 0.80% | 0.52% |
| Mixed | 666 | 0.63% | 0.76% |
| Chinese | 334 | 0.31% | 0.50% |
| Black African | 259 | 0.24% | 0.42% |
| Filipino | 253 | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Other ethnicities | 153 | 0.14% | 0.19% |
| Other Asian | 126 | 0.12% | 0.28% |
| Black Other | 92 | 0.09% | 0.16% |
| Irish Traveller | 88 | 0.08% | 0.14% |
| Arab | 84 | 0.08% | 0.10% |
| Pakistani | 77 | 0.07% | 0.08% |
| Roma | 6 | 0.01% | 0.08% |