Tamworth
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Tamworth in Staffordshire is steeped in history, with Tamworth Castle overlooking the River Tame. The town offers riverside parks, family attractions like Drayton Manor Resort, and a lively shopping centre. Its location provides easy access to Birmingham, Lichfield, and the surrounding countryside.
Wards in Tamworth
Tamworth is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Amington
- Belgrave
- Bolehall
- Bourne Vale
- Castle
- Fazeley
- Glascote
- Little Aston & Stonnall
- Mease Valley
- Mercian
- Shenstone
- Spital
- Stonydelph
- Trinity
- Whittington & Streethay
- Wilnecote
Tamworth is a constituency that covers these wards in Lichfield / Tamworth.
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 | 20,687 | 20.38% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,403 | 7.29% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,249 | 13.05% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,660 | 18.38% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,736 | 20.42% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,789 | 20.48% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 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 | 90,586 | 90.25% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,685 | 3.67% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,291 | 1.29% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 927 | 0.92% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 631 | 0.63% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 517 | 0.52% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 416 | 0.41% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Caribbean | 366 | 0.36% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 344 | 0.34% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 323 | 0.32% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 260 | 0.26% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| African | 239 | 0.24% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 224 | 0.22% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 169 | 0.17% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 124 | 0.12% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 123 | 0.12% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 69 | 0.07% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 54 | 0.05% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 24 | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.11% |