Bournemouth West
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Bournemouth West covers the western side of Bournemouth, including the bustling town centre, the scenic Lower and Upper Gardens, and the iconic Bournemouth Pier. The area boasts sandy beaches stretching towards Alum Chine and Branksome, alongside cultural attractions such as the Bournemouth International Centre and Pavilion Theatre. Parks, coastal paths, and a lively shopping district make it a blend of leisure and urban living. Its seaside charm, combined with easy access to Poole and the Jurassic Coast, makes it a popular base for visitors.
Wards in Bournemouth West
Bournemouth West is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alderney & Bourne Valley
- Bournemouth Central
- Kinson
- Redhill & Northbourne
- Talbot & Branksome Woods
- Wallisdown & Winton West
- Westbourne & West Cliff
- Winton East
Bournemouth West 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 | 18,365 | 16.80% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 17,553 | 16.06% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,525 | 14.20% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,060 | 18.35% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,432 | 16.86% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,374 | 17.72% | 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 | 82,910 | 77.33% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 10,749 | 10.03% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,637 | 1.53% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 1,497 | 1.40% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,496 | 1.40% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,190 | 1.11% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| African | 1,090 | 1.02% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 1,064 | 0.99% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,062 | 0.99% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 919 | 0.86% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 696 | 0.65% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 686 | 0.64% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 533 | 0.50% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 429 | 0.40% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 386 | 0.36% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 356 | 0.33% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Pakistani | 194 | 0.18% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 169 | 0.16% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 157 | 0.15% | 0.16% | 0.50% |