Westmorland and Lonsdale
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Westmorland and Lonsdale in Cumbria is a haven for nature enthusiasts, covering parts of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Kendal, known for its stone buildings and Kendal Mint Cake, serves as a gateway to stunning landscapes, lakes, and hiking trails.
Wards in Westmorland and Lonsdale
Westmorland and Lonsdale is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Appleby and Brough
- Bowness and Lyth
- Coniston and Hawkshead
- Eamont and Shap
- Eden and Lyvennet Vale
- Grange and Cartmel
- Greystoke and Ullswater
- Kendal Castle
- Kendal Highgate
- Kendal Nether
- Kendal South
- Kendal Strickland and Fell
- Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
- Levens and Crooklands
- Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
- Upper Kent
- Windermere and Ambleside
Westmorland and Lonsdale is a constituency that covers these wards in Westmorland and Furness.
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 | 14,287 | 15.65% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,332 | 5.84% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,001 | 9.86% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,863 | 16.28% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,003 | 24.10% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 25,812 | 28.27% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 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 | 85,172 | 93.67% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,216 | 3.54% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 384 | 0.42% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 281 | 0.31% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 261 | 0.29% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 260 | 0.29% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 247 | 0.27% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 195 | 0.21% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 154 | 0.17% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 148 | 0.16% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 145 | 0.16% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| African | 101 | 0.11% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 91 | 0.10% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 78 | 0.09% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Pakistani | 51 | 0.06% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 42 | 0.05% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 39 | 0.04% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 34 | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 25 | 0.03% | 0.29% | 0.50% |