Bradford East

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Bradford East lies within the bustling city of Bradford in West Yorkshire, blending urban energy with cultural heritage. The area features a mix of residential neighbourhoods, shopping districts, and historic sites. Visitors can enjoy Bradford’s renowned museums, such as the National Science and Media Museum, and explore nearby parks and green spaces. Its strong multicultural character is reflected in diverse food offerings, traditional markets, and annual festivals, making it a vibrant and dynamic part of West Yorkshire.

Wards in Bradford East

Bradford East is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.

  • Bolton and Undercliffe
  • Bowling and Barkerend
  • Bradford Moor
  • Eccleshill
  • Idle and Thackley
  • Little Horton

Bradford East is a constituency that covers these wards in Bradford.

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.

Population by age group, June 2022
Age Band Constituency (Number) Constituency (%) Region (Number) Region (%) England & Wales (Number) England & Wales (%)
0 to 17 35,282 29.27% 1,157,053 20.88% 12,506,535 20.76%
18 to 24 11,983 9.94% 485,848 8.77% 5,008,522 8.31%
25 to 34 16,991 14.10% 726,186 13.11% 8,098,257 13.44%
35 to 49 24,573 20.39% 1,017,489 18.36% 11,575,752 19.22%
50 to 64 18,725 15.53% 1,092,608 19.72% 11,745,365 19.50%
65 and over 12,990 10.78% 1,062,078 19.17% 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.

Population by ethnic group March 2021
Ethnic Group Constituency (Number) Constituency (%) Region (%) England & Wales (%)
English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British 48,392 40.67% 80.85% 74.42%
Pakistani 42,807 35.97% 5.41% 2.66%
Bangladeshi 5,288 4.44% 0.53% 1.08%
Other White 4,965 4.17% 3.80% 6.15%
Indian 3,525 2.96% 1.48% 3.13%
Any other ethnic group 2,490 2.09% 0.98% 1.55%
Other Asian 2,458 2.07% 0.92% 1.63%
African 2,088 1.75% 1.48% 2.50%
White and Asian 1,730 1.45% 0.67% 0.82%
White and Black Caribbean 1,057 0.89% 0.72% 0.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups 746 0.63% 0.46% 0.78%
Caribbean 715 0.60% 0.41% 1.05%
Arab 706 0.59% 0.46% 0.56%
Other Black 454 0.38% 0.26% 0.50%
Roma 439 0.37% 0.17% 0.17%
Irish 338 0.28% 0.46% 0.85%
White and Black African 291 0.24% 0.29% 0.42%
Chinese 254 0.21% 0.54% 0.75%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller 249 0.21% 0.11% 0.11%
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