West Dorset
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
West Dorset is a rural and coastal area featuring the Jurassic Coast’s cliffs, beaches, and fossil-rich bays. Towns like Bridport, Lyme Regis, and Beaminster offer historic streets, markets, and arts festivals. The landscape includes rolling hills, nature reserves, and seaside villages. The South West Coast Path provides access to dramatic coastal scenery.
Wards in West Dorset
West Dorset is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beaminster
- Bridport
- Chalk Valleys
- Charminster St Mary's
- Chesil Bank
- Dorchester East
- Dorchester Poundbury
- Dorchester West
- Eggardon
- Lyme & Charmouth
- Marshwood Vale
- Sherborne East
- Sherborne Rural
- Sherborne West
- Winterborne & Broadmayne
- Yetminster
West Dorset is a constituency that covers these wards in Dorset.
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 | 15,700 | 16.57% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 4,967 | 5.24% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 7,810 | 8.24% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 13,524 | 14.27% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,819 | 23.03% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 30,923 | 32.64% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 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 | 87,486 | 93.48% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,404 | 2.57% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 529 | 0.57% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 440 | 0.47% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 407 | 0.43% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 402 | 0.43% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 287 | 0.31% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 247 | 0.26% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 241 | 0.26% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 240 | 0.26% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| African | 157 | 0.17% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 149 | 0.16% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 127 | 0.14% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 123 | 0.13% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 120 | 0.13% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 85 | 0.09% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 63 | 0.07% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 46 | 0.05% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 35 | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.17% |