Swindon South
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Swindon South includes the central and southern areas of Swindon, a modern town with retail hubs, cultural venues, and green spaces. The area offers access to Coate Water Country Park, with its reservoir, nature trails, and picnic areas. The historic Old Town district features shops, restaurants, and heritage buildings. Swindon South also benefits from strong transport links and proximity to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Wards in Swindon South
Swindon South is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Central
- Chiseldon and Lawn
- Covingham and Dorcan
- Eastcott
- Liden, Eldene and Park South
- Lydiard and Freshbrook
- Mannington and Western
- Old Town
- Shaw
- Walcot and Park North
Swindon South is a constituency that covers these wards in Swindon.
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 | 24,605 | 21.61% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,076 | 7.09% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,978 | 14.91% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,654 | 21.66% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,427 | 19.70% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,094 | 15.02% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 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 | 75,186 | 66.53% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 13,040 | 11.54% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 8,293 | 7.34% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 3,310 | 2.93% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| African | 2,320 | 2.05% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,056 | 1.82% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 1,210 | 1.07% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,036 | 0.92% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,005 | 0.89% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 943 | 0.83% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 873 | 0.77% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 825 | 0.73% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 634 | 0.56% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 622 | 0.55% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 617 | 0.55% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 474 | 0.42% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 319 | 0.28% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 201 | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 54 | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.11% |