Wakefield and Rothwell
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Wakefield and Rothwell are well-connected West Yorkshire towns. Wakefield boasts the Hepworth Gallery, cathedral, and riverside walks, while Rothwell offers parks, woodland trails, and a charming town centre. Excellent transport links, cultural attractions, and green spaces make the area appealing to residents and visitors.
Wards in Wakefield and Rothwell
Wakefield and Rothwell is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Rothwell
- Stanley and Outwood East
- Wakefield East
- Wakefield North
- Wakefield West
- Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Wakefield and Rothwell is a constituency that covers these wards in Leeds / Wakefield.
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 | 22,993 | 21.44% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,432 | 6.93% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,085 | 14.07% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,823 | 20.35% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,223 | 19.79% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,683 | 17.42% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 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 | 84,699 | 79.88% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 6,257 | 5.90% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 5,297 | 5.00% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| African | 2,031 | 1.92% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 1,366 | 1.29% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 1,204 | 1.14% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,147 | 1.08% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 722 | 0.68% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 584 | 0.55% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 438 | 0.41% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 426 | 0.40% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 415 | 0.39% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Arab | 405 | 0.38% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 358 | 0.34% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 294 | 0.28% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 159 | 0.15% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 94 | 0.09% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 87 | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 45 | 0.04% | 0.53% | 1.08% |