Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
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Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven cover vibrant coastal communities in East Sussex. Brighton’s Kemptown district is known for its independent shops, cafes, and nightlife, as well as Brighton Marina and the seafront. Peacehaven offers dramatic chalk cliffs, coastal walks, and a quieter seaside lifestyle while still being close to Brighton’s attractions.
Wards in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Coldean & Stanmer
- East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs
- Hanover & Elm Grove
- Kemptown
- Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
- Peacehaven East
- Peacehaven North
- Peacehaven West
- Queen's Park
- Rottingdean & West Saltdean
- Whitehawk & Marina
- Woodingdean
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven is a constituency that covers these wards in Brighton and Hove / Lewes.
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 | 16,349 | 17.02% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 12,491 | 13.01% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,385 | 12.90% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,816 | 18.55% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,493 | 20.30% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,500 | 18.22% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 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 | 73,965 | 77.55% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 7,261 | 7.61% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| African | 1,621 | 1.70% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,483 | 1.55% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 1,411 | 1.48% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,203 | 1.26% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 1,164 | 1.22% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 1,099 | 1.15% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,079 | 1.13% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 923 | 0.97% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 865 | 0.91% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 863 | 0.90% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 752 | 0.79% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 654 | 0.69% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 312 | 0.33% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 285 | 0.30% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 200 | 0.21% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 169 | 0.18% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 69 | 0.07% | 0.18% | 0.11% |