Beckenham and Penge
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Beckenham and Penge cover leafy suburban areas in southeast London, blending Victorian architecture, bustling high streets, and expansive parks. Beckenham is known for Kelsey Park and its vibrant town centre, while Penge has Crystal Palace Park, home to the famous Victorian dinosaur sculptures and a boating lake. Both areas offer excellent rail connections into central London, family-friendly amenities, and a relaxed pace of life compared to the city centre.
Wards in Beckenham and Penge
Beckenham and Penge is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beckenham Town & Copers Cope
- Clock House
- Crystal Palace & Anerley
- Kelsey & Eden Park
- Penge & Cator
- Shortlands & Park Langley
- West Wickham
Beckenham and Penge is a constituency that covers these wards in Bromley.
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 | 22,473 | 21.03% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,003 | 5.62% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,367 | 13.44% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 26,010 | 24.34% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,054 | 19.70% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,959 | 15.87% | 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 | 64,588 | 60.28% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 10,824 | 10.10% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 5,256 | 4.91% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 4,333 | 4.04% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Indian | 2,985 | 2.79% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,479 | 2.31% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,462 | 2.30% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 2,280 | 2.13% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,100 | 1.96% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 1,844 | 1.72% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 1,815 | 1.69% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Other Black | 1,731 | 1.62% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 1,362 | 1.27% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 1,031 | 0.96% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 657 | 0.61% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 644 | 0.60% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 456 | 0.43% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 213 | 0.20% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 89 | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.11% |