South Northamptonshire
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Covering much of the rural south of Northamptonshire, this constituency includes towns like Towcester and Brackley alongside numerous villages. It features rolling countryside, historic landmarks such as Silverstone Circuit, and market town centres. Proximity to the M1, M40, and major rail services makes it highly accessible.
Wards in South Northamptonshire
South Northamptonshire is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brackley
- Bugbrooke
- Deanshanger
- Hackleton and Grange Park
- Irchester
- Middleton Cheney
- Silverstone
- Towcester and Roade
South Northamptonshire is a constituency that covers these wards in North Northamptonshire / West Northamptonshire.
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 | 21,048 | 20.61% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,223 | 6.09% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,246 | 11.01% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,846 | 19.43% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,519 | 22.05% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,258 | 20.81% | 972,336 | 19.70% | 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 | 92,129 | 90.71% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,430 | 3.38% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 970 | 0.96% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 762 | 0.75% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| African | 606 | 0.60% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 568 | 0.56% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 555 | 0.55% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 511 | 0.50% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 375 | 0.37% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 334 | 0.33% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Caribbean | 263 | 0.26% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Chinese | 248 | 0.24% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 210 | 0.21% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 208 | 0.20% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 176 | 0.17% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 91 | 0.09% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 49 | 0.05% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 47 | 0.05% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 28 | 0.03% | 0.09% | 0.11% |