Upper Bann
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Upper Bann is a vibrant area centred on the towns of Lurgan, Portadown, and Banbridge. The River Bann runs through the constituency, offering fishing and boating opportunities. Lurgan Park is one of Northern Ireland’s largest urban parks, while the Craigavon Lakes are popular for outdoor recreation. The area has a strong retail and leisure presence, with The Outlet shopping centre in Banbridge attracting visitors from across the region. Scenic countryside surrounds these towns, blending urban energy with rural charm.
Wards in Upper Bann
Upper Bann is divided into 23 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ballybay
- Banbridge East
- Banbridge North
- Banbridge South
- Banbridge West
- Bleary
- Brownlow
- Corcrain
- Craigavon Centre
- Derrytrasna
- Donaghcloney
- Gilford
- Kernan
- Killycomain
- Knocknashane
- Lough Road
- Loughgall
- Mahon
- Mourneview
- Parklake
- Shankill
- The Birches
- Waringstown
Upper Bann is a constituency that covers these wards in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon.
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 | 30,165 | 24.27% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,734 | 7.03% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,336 | 13.15% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 25,541 | 20.55% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,362 | 18.80% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 20,127 | 16.20% | 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 | 116,471 | 95.44% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 1,178 | 0.97% | 0.76% |
| Black African | 1,034 | 0.85% | 0.42% |
| Other Asian | 502 | 0.41% | 0.28% |
| Indian | 497 | 0.41% | 0.52% |
| Chinese | 468 | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Black Other | 463 | 0.38% | 0.16% |
| Filipino | 344 | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Irish Traveller | 334 | 0.27% | 0.14% |
| Other ethnicities | 306 | 0.25% | 0.19% |
| Pakistani | 219 | 0.18% | 0.08% |
| Roma | 134 | 0.11% | 0.08% |
| Arab | 90 | 0.07% | 0.10% |