Bournemouth East
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Bournemouth East encompasses the eastern part of the coastal resort town of Bournemouth in Dorset, known for its award-winning sandy beaches and Victorian seaside heritage. This area includes popular neighbourhoods such as Boscombe, with its restored pier and surf reef, and Southbourne, offering cliff-top views and beachside cafés. Green spaces like Kings Park and the Hengistbury Head nature reserve provide outdoor leisure opportunities. With its mild climate, golden coastline, and vibrant seafront, Bournemouth East is a sought-after location for tourism and coastal living.
Wards in Bournemouth East
Bournemouth East is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Boscombe East & Pokesdown
- Boscombe West
- East Cliff & Springbourne
- East Southbourne & Tuckton
- Littledown & Iford
- Moordown
- Muscliff & Strouden Park
- Queen's Park
- West Southbourne
Bournemouth East is a constituency that covers these wards in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
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 | 20,779 | 19.50% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,785 | 8.24% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,600 | 12.76% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,684 | 22.22% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,261 | 19.01% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,475 | 18.27% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 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 | 80,393 | 75.18% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 12,586 | 11.77% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,803 | 1.69% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 1,759 | 1.64% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 1,675 | 1.57% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,274 | 1.19% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| African | 1,087 | 1.02% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 1,062 | 0.99% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 924 | 0.86% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 844 | 0.79% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 787 | 0.74% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 654 | 0.61% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 607 | 0.57% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 351 | 0.33% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 338 | 0.32% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 334 | 0.31% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 203 | 0.19% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 201 | 0.19% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 55 | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.11% |