York Central
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
York Central covers the historic core of York, a city rich in heritage and culture. Highlights include York Minster, the Shambles, Clifford’s Tower, and the city walls. Museums, theatres, and riverside walks make this area a top UK tourist destination. The mix of medieval streets and modern amenities creates a unique city experience.
Wards in York Central
York Central is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Acomb
- Clifton
- Fishergate
- Guildhall
- Heworth
- Holgate
- Hull Road
- Micklegate
- Westfield
York Central is a constituency that covers these wards in York.
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 | 17,414 | 15.73% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 24,430 | 22.06% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,966 | 15.32% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,044 | 17.20% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,664 | 15.95% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,216 | 13.74% | 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 | 90,660 | 82.97% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 6,764 | 6.19% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Chinese | 2,369 | 2.17% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Other Asian | 1,427 | 1.31% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,282 | 1.17% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 1,029 | 0.94% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 958 | 0.88% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 803 | 0.73% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| African | 716 | 0.66% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 703 | 0.64% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 452 | 0.41% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 446 | 0.41% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 380 | 0.35% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 328 | 0.30% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 290 | 0.27% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 213 | 0.19% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 189 | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 162 | 0.15% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 98 | 0.09% | 0.26% | 0.50% |