Canterbury
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Canterbury in Kent is a UNESCO World Heritage city, best known for its magnificent cathedral, medieval streets, and historic city walls. The River Stour provides scenic boat tours, while the city’s theatres, museums, and markets add to its cultural appeal. Surrounded by countryside and close to the coast, Canterbury offers history, leisure, and charm.
Wards in Canterbury
Canterbury is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barton
- Blean Forest
- Chartham & Stone Street
- Chestfield
- Gorrell
- Little Stour & Adisham
- Nailbourne
- Northgate
- Seasalter
- St Stephen's
- Swalecliffe
- Tankerton
- Westgate
- Wincheap
Canterbury is a constituency that covers these wards in Canterbury.
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 | 19,385 | 18.07% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 17,731 | 16.53% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,056 | 11.24% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,563 | 16.37% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,903 | 17.62% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,626 | 20.16% | 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 | 83,721 | 78.05% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 7,572 | 7.06% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| African | 2,728 | 2.54% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 1,727 | 1.61% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,662 | 1.55% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,434 | 1.34% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 1,146 | 1.07% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 1,122 | 1.05% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,045 | 0.97% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 960 | 0.89% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 775 | 0.72% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 630 | 0.59% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 575 | 0.54% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 531 | 0.50% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 486 | 0.45% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 389 | 0.36% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 318 | 0.30% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 293 | 0.27% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 156 | 0.15% | 0.14% | 0.17% |