Coventry South
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Coventry South includes the University of Warwick, which brings a vibrant student presence alongside research and cultural facilities. The area features War Memorial Park, popular for outdoor events and leisure, as well as historic sites such as Stivichall and Cheylesmore. Shopping streets, theatres, and dining options make it a lively and diverse part of the city.
Wards in Coventry South
Coventry South is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Cheylesmore
- Earlsdon
- Lower Stoke
- St Michael's
- Wainbody
- Westwood
Coventry South is a constituency that covers these wards in Coventry.
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 | 24,196 | 19.29% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 26,586 | 21.20% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 19,021 | 15.16% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,414 | 17.07% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,981 | 14.33% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,237 | 12.94% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 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 | 61,016 | 50.95% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 13,368 | 11.16% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 10,246 | 8.56% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| African | 9,514 | 7.94% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,790 | 3.16% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 3,673 | 3.07% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 3,408 | 2.85% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| Pakistani | 2,812 | 2.35% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 2,285 | 1.91% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| Irish | 1,766 | 1.47% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,380 | 1.15% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Caribbean | 1,234 | 1.03% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| White and Asian | 1,220 | 1.02% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 1,070 | 0.89% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 972 | 0.81% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 942 | 0.79% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 609 | 0.51% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 375 | 0.31% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 72 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.11% |