Croydon West
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Croydon West combines modern developments with historic landmarks. It includes West Croydon’s vibrant market, diverse eateries, and strong transport links via West Croydon Station. The area is close to Wandle Park, a riverside green space, and within reach of Croydon’s cultural venues such as the Fairfield Halls. The mix of shopping, culture, and open spaces makes it a dynamic part of south London.
Wards in Croydon West
Croydon West is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bensham Manor
- Broad Green
- Fairfield
- Selhurst
- South Norwood
- Waddon
- West Thornton
- Woodside
Croydon West is a constituency that covers these wards in Croydon.
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 | 30,037 | 24.25% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,199 | 8.23% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 22,021 | 17.78% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 28,455 | 22.98% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,670 | 17.50% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 11,468 | 9.26% | 1,070,555 | 12.07% | 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 | 25,537 | 20.85% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| African | 16,760 | 13.68% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 15,506 | 12.66% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Other White | 13,507 | 11.03% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 11,496 | 9.38% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 7,363 | 6.01% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Pakistani | 6,846 | 5.59% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 5,173 | 4.22% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 5,134 | 4.19% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3,607 | 2.94% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3,214 | 2.62% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 1,675 | 1.37% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| White and Asian | 1,366 | 1.12% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,351 | 1.10% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Chinese | 1,271 | 1.04% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 1,101 | 0.90% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Arab | 954 | 0.78% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 558 | 0.46% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 87 | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.11% |