Spen Valley
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Spen Valley lies between Leeds, Bradford, and Huddersfield, offering a mix of towns and villages with strong community ties. The Spen Valley Greenway provides a scenic walking and cycling route through the area. Historic mills, parks, and local markets reflect the area’s industrial past and vibrant present.
Wards in Spen Valley
Spen Valley is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Birstall and Birkenshaw
- Cleckheaton
- Dalton
- Heckmondwike
- Liversedge and Gomersal
- Mirfield
Spen Valley is a constituency that covers these wards in Kirklees.
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 | 20,597 | 21.47% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,497 | 6.77% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,489 | 11.98% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,907 | 18.66% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,609 | 20.44% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,841 | 20.68% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 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 | 81,965 | 86.16% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 6,124 | 6.44% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 1,619 | 1.70% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,156 | 1.22% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 747 | 0.79% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 747 | 0.79% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 374 | 0.39% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 370 | 0.39% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| African | 364 | 0.38% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 339 | 0.36% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 323 | 0.34% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 255 | 0.27% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 224 | 0.24% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 184 | 0.19% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 112 | 0.12% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 109 | 0.11% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 49 | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 36 | 0.04% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 35 | 0.04% | 0.53% | 1.08% |