Bethnal Green and Stepney
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Bethnal Green and Stepney, in London’s East End, are known for their rich cultural diversity and vibrant street life. Bethnal Green features the popular Museum of Childhood, green spaces like Bethnal Green Gardens, and a lively market scene. Stepney offers historic charm, including St Dunstan’s Church and proximity to the River Thames. Both districts benefit from excellent Underground links, with quick access to the City of London and nearby attractions such as Brick Lane and Columbia Road Flower Market.
Wards in Bethnal Green and Stepney
Bethnal Green and Stepney is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bethnal Green East
- Bethnal Green West
- Shadwell
- Spitalfields & Banglatown
- St Dunstan's
- Stepney Green
- Weavers
- Whitechapel
Bethnal Green and Stepney is a constituency that covers these wards in Tower Hamlets.
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 | 26,419 | 19.87% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 21,431 | 16.12% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 35,141 | 26.43% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 27,487 | 20.68% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 14,280 | 10.74% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 8,185 | 6.16% | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 52,974 | 41.79% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 26,403 | 20.83% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 16,426 | 12.96% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 5,821 | 4.59% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,421 | 2.70% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 3,051 | 2.41% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 2,800 | 2.21% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 2,485 | 1.96% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,896 | 1.50% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 1,718 | 1.36% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Caribbean | 1,537 | 1.21% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Irish | 1,469 | 1.16% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Arab | 1,434 | 1.13% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 1,337 | 1.05% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,235 | 0.97% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Roma | 956 | 0.75% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 928 | 0.73% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| White and Black African | 832 | 0.66% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 33 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.11% |