Torfaen
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Torfaen stretches along the valley of the Afon Lwyd, including towns like Cwmbran, Pontypool, and Blaenavon. Blaenavon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing its industrial history. The area offers parks, reservoirs, and access to the Brecon Beacons.
Wards in Torfaen
Torfaen is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abersychan
- Blaenavon
- Coed Eva
- Croesyceiliog
- Fairwater
- Greenmeadow
- Llanfrechfa and Ponthir
- Llantarnam
- Llanyrafon
- New Inn
- Panteg
- Pontnewydd
- Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood
- Pontypool Fawr
- St. Dials
- Trevethin and Penygarn
- Two Locks
- Upper Cwmbran
Torfaen is a constituency that covers these wards in Torfaen.
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 | 19,352 | 20.84% | 619,629 | 19.79% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,216 | 6.69% | 256,599 | 8.19% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,246 | 13.19% | 387,247 | 12.37% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,487 | 17.75% | 550,602 | 17.58% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,140 | 20.61% | 643,823 | 20.56% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,419 | 20.91% | 673,740 | 21.51% | 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 | 87,873 | 95.23% | 90.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,131 | 1.23% | 2.67% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 546 | 0.59% | 0.66% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 343 | 0.37% | 0.44% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 296 | 0.32% | 0.43% | 0.85% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 265 | 0.29% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| White and Asian | 264 | 0.29% | 0.45% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 262 | 0.28% | 0.41% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 254 | 0.28% | 0.68% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 212 | 0.23% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 199 | 0.22% | 0.48% | 1.55% |
| White and Black African | 136 | 0.15% | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| African | 118 | 0.13% | 0.64% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 99 | 0.11% | 0.49% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 91 | 0.10% | 0.56% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 69 | 0.07% | 0.12% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 46 | 0.05% | 0.37% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 41 | 0.04% | 0.13% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 31 | 0.03% | 0.06% | 0.17% |