Bermondsey and Old Southwark
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Bermondsey and Old Southwark sit along the south bank of the River Thames, offering a rich mix of historic warehouses, artisan markets, and modern riverside apartments. Bermondsey Street is a hotspot for independent cafes, art galleries, and restaurants, while nearby Borough Market is one of London’s most famous food markets. The area also includes landmarks such as Tower Bridge, The Shard, and Southwark Cathedral, with excellent transport links from London Bridge Station.
Wards in Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Bermondsey and Old Southwark is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Borough & Bankside
- Chaucer
- London Bridge & West Bermondsey
- North Bermondsey
- Rotherhithe
- South Bermondsey
- St George's
- Surrey Docks
Bermondsey and Old Southwark is a constituency that covers these wards in Southwark.
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 | 16,858 | 15.41% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 15,170 | 13.86% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 30,148 | 27.55% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,540 | 21.51% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 15,994 | 14.62% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 7,712 | 7.05% | 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 | 36,804 | 34.35% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 20,044 | 18.70% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 13,460 | 12.56% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 4,916 | 4.59% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 4,267 | 3.98% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Other Asian | 3,391 | 3.16% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 3,344 | 3.12% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Caribbean | 3,306 | 3.09% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 2,723 | 2.54% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,551 | 2.38% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Bangladeshi | 2,337 | 2.18% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Irish | 2,146 | 2.00% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,821 | 1.70% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 1,597 | 1.49% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 1,437 | 1.34% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 1,235 | 1.15% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 972 | 0.91% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Pakistani | 777 | 0.73% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 31 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.11% |