South Down
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of South Down.
Overview ⁞ South Down is a scenic region stretching from the Mourne Mountains to the Irish Sea. Towns like Newcastle, Warrenpoint, and Kilkeel offer seaside charm, with Newcastle serving as a gateway to Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s highest peak. Rostrevor and Carlingford Lough provide stunning views and outdoor activities. Inland, rolling hills and forests create a picturesque backdrop, making South Down a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and coastal tourism.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the South Down parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in South Down
South Down is divided into 26 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Annalong
- Ballydugan
- Ballyward
- Banbridge East
- Binnian
- Burren
- Castlewellan
- Cathedral
- Derryleckagh
- Donard
- Dundrum
- Gransha
- Hilltown
- Kilkeel
- Knocknashinna
- Lecale
- Lisnacree
- Loughbrickland
- Mayobridge
- Murlough
- Quoile
- Rathfriland
- Rostrevor
- Strangford
- Tollymore
- Warrenpoint
South Down is a constituency that covers these wards in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon / Newry, Mourne and Down.
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 | 26,323 | 24.75% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,747 | 7.28% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,720 | 11.02% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,548 | 19.32% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,182 | 19.91% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 18,849 | 17.72% | 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 | 103,823 | 98.65% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 516 | 0.49% | 0.76% |
| Chinese | 180 | 0.17% | 0.50% |
| Other ethnicities | 139 | 0.13% | 0.19% |
| Indian | 122 | 0.12% | 0.52% |
| Black African | 110 | 0.10% | 0.42% |
| Other Asian | 86 | 0.08% | 0.28% |
| Filipino | 65 | 0.06% | 0.23% |
| Irish Traveller | 47 | 0.04% | 0.14% |
| Arab | 47 | 0.04% | 0.10% |
| Black Other | 41 | 0.04% | 0.16% |
| Roma | 38 | 0.04% | 0.08% |
| Pakistani | 27 | 0.03% | 0.08% |
South Down compared with other constituencies
South Down has a population of 106,369 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, South Down has a population higher than 314, lower than 226, and similar to 110 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).