Strangford
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of Strangford.
Overview ⁞ Strangford is named after the beautiful Strangford Lough, a marine nature reserve known for its wildlife and sailing. The area includes towns like Newtownards, Comber, and Portaferry, each with historic charm and local markets. Castle Ward, a National Trust property, offers scenic gardens and trails, while Mount Stewart is famous for its landscaped gardens. Coastal drives around the Ards Peninsula reveal sandy beaches, fishing villages, and panoramic views over the Irish Sea.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Strangford 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 Strangford
Strangford is divided into 26 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ballygowan
- Ballynahinch
- Ballywalter
- Ballyward
- Carrowdore
- Comber North
- Comber South
- Comber West
- Conway Square
- Cronstown
- Crossgar and Killyleagh
- Derryboy
- Drumaness
- Glen
- Gregstown
- Killinchy
- Kilmore
- Kircubbin
- Loughries
- Movilla
- Portaferry
- Portavogie
- Quoile
- Scrabo
- Strangford
- West Winds
Strangford is a constituency that covers these wards in Ards and North Down / 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 | 20,674 | 20.81% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,560 | 6.60% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,017 | 11.09% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,084 | 18.20% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,679 | 21.82% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 21,349 | 21.49% | 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 | 96,614 | 98.43% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 510 | 0.52% | 0.76% |
| Other Asian | 262 | 0.27% | 0.28% |
| Chinese | 220 | 0.22% | 0.50% |
| Other ethnicities | 115 | 0.12% | 0.19% |
| Indian | 110 | 0.11% | 0.52% |
| Filipino | 101 | 0.10% | 0.23% |
| Black African | 92 | 0.09% | 0.42% |
| Black Other | 47 | 0.05% | 0.16% |
| Pakistani | 29 | 0.03% | 0.08% |
| Irish Traveller | 29 | 0.03% | 0.14% |
| Arab | 20 | 0.02% | 0.10% |
| Roma | 7 | 0.01% | 0.08% |
Strangford compared with other constituencies
Strangford has a population of 99,363 (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, Strangford has a population higher than 129, lower than 387, and similar to 134 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).