South Down
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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.
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% |