Castle Point
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In southern Essex, this constituency includes the coastal towns of Canvey Island and parts of the mainland such as Benfleet and Hadleigh. With estuarine marshes, reclaimed land, and shoreline promenades, the area blends residential settlements with tidal landscapes. Connectivity comes via the A130 and A13, alongside railway stations at Benfleet and Pitsea, fostering both seaside character and commuter access.
Wards in Castle Point
Castle Point is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Appleton
- Canvey Island Central
- Canvey Island East
- Canvey Island North
- Canvey Island South
- Canvey Island Winter Gardens
- Hadleigh St James
- Pitsea South East
- St George's
- St Mary's
- St Michael's
- Tarpots
- Thundersley North
- Thundersley South
Castle Point is a constituency that covers these wards in Basildon / Castle Point.
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 | 17,555 | 19.15% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,208 | 6.77% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,136 | 11.06% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,436 | 16.84% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,004 | 20.73% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,342 | 25.46% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 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 | 84,728 | 92.55% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,456 | 1.59% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| African | 861 | 0.94% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 567 | 0.62% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 532 | 0.58% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 522 | 0.57% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 428 | 0.47% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 399 | 0.44% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 394 | 0.43% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 374 | 0.41% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 266 | 0.29% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 208 | 0.23% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 192 | 0.21% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 169 | 0.18% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 167 | 0.18% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 167 | 0.18% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 49 | 0.05% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 39 | 0.04% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 33 | 0.04% | 0.25% | 0.56% |