Battersea
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Battersea, located in southwest London along the River Thames, is famed for the iconic Battersea Power Station, a landmark now redeveloped into shops, restaurants, and apartments. Battersea Park, with its boating lake, zoo, and gardens, offers a huge green retreat by the river. The area includes vibrant riverside walks, trendy cafes, and close access to Chelsea via Battersea Bridge. With new transport links like the Northern Line extension, Battersea has become a sought-after mix of historic charm and modern city living.
Wards in Battersea
Battersea is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Balham
- Battersea Park
- Falconbrook
- Lavender
- Nine Elms
- Northcote
- Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- St Mary's
- Wandsworth Town
Battersea is a constituency that covers these wards in Wandsworth.
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 | 18,358 | 16.65% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,736 | 8.83% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 33,524 | 30.41% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,688 | 21.48% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 15,306 | 13.88% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 9,646 | 8.75% | 1,070,555 | 12.07% | 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 | 50,231 | 46.13% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 20,363 | 18.70% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 6,984 | 6.41% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 4,620 | 4.24% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,160 | 2.90% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 3,040 | 2.79% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 2,538 | 2.33% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,311 | 2.12% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 2,285 | 2.10% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 2,175 | 2.00% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Chinese | 1,988 | 1.83% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| White and Asian | 1,987 | 1.82% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 1,857 | 1.71% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,798 | 1.65% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 1,473 | 1.35% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 864 | 0.79% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 785 | 0.72% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 414 | 0.38% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 25 | 0.02% | 0.08% | 0.11% |