The Wrekin
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
The Wrekin constituency in Shropshire takes its name from the famous hill offering sweeping views across the county. The area includes Wellington, a market town with historic markets and access to the Shropshire Hills. Rural villages, nature reserves, and walking trails make it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Wards in The Wrekin
The Wrekin is divided into 23 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Admaston & Bratton
- Albrighton
- Apley Castle
- Arleston & College
- Cheswardine
- Church Aston & Lilleshall
- Donnington
- Edgmond
- Ercall
- Ercall Magna
- Hadley & Leegomery
- Haygate & Park
- Hodnet
- Lawley
- Muxton
- Newport East
- Newport North
- Newport South
- Newport West
- Shawbirch & Dothill
- Shifnal North
- Shifnal South and Cosford
- Wrockwardine
The Wrekin is a constituency that covers these wards in Shropshire / Telford and Wrekin.
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 | 21,851 | 19.85% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,758 | 8.86% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,968 | 11.78% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,876 | 18.05% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,097 | 20.98% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,544 | 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 | 91,511 | 84.47% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,055 | 3.74% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 2,916 | 2.69% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| Indian | 1,984 | 1.83% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| African | 1,445 | 1.33% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,033 | 0.95% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 856 | 0.79% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 791 | 0.73% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 681 | 0.63% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 570 | 0.53% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 441 | 0.41% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 414 | 0.38% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Caribbean | 408 | 0.38% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 321 | 0.30% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 262 | 0.24% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| White and Black African | 254 | 0.23% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 154 | 0.14% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 149 | 0.14% | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 95 | 0.09% | 0.11% | 0.17% |