Worsley and Eccles
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Worsley and Eccles, in Greater Manchester, feature heritage canals, green spaces, and easy access to Manchester city centre. Worsley Village is known for its picturesque Bridgewater Canal, while Eccles offers shopping, markets, and close links to the Trafford Centre.
Wards in Worsley and Eccles
Worsley and Eccles is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Astley
- Barton & Winton
- Boothstown & Ellenbrook
- Cadishead & Lower Irlam
- Eccles
- Higher Irlam & Peel Green
- Leigh South
- Swinton & Wardley
- Tyldesley & Mosley Common
- Worsley & Westwood Park
Worsley and Eccles is a constituency that covers these wards in Salford / Wigan.
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 | 23,300 | 21.59% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,575 | 7.02% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,243 | 15.05% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,492 | 19.92% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,757 | 19.24% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,533 | 17.18% | 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 | 88,918 | 83.39% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,540 | 4.26% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| African | 2,112 | 1.98% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 1,224 | 1.15% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 1,220 | 1.14% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Arab | 1,087 | 1.02% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 1,078 | 1.01% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Chinese | 936 | 0.88% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 861 | 0.81% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 842 | 0.79% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 822 | 0.77% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 656 | 0.62% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 606 | 0.57% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Bangladeshi | 524 | 0.49% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 506 | 0.47% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 298 | 0.28% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 286 | 0.27% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 81 | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 35 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.11% |