East Ham
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
East Ham, in east London, is a bustling residential area with a diverse food scene, local markets, and community parks. Central Park and Plashet Park offer green retreats, while the busy High Street North is lined with shops and eateries. Excellent Underground and rail links provide quick access to central London.
Wards in East Ham
East Ham is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Boleyn
- East Ham
- East Ham South
- Forest Gate South
- Green Street East
- Little Ilford
- Manor Park
- Plaistow North
- Plashet
- Wall End
East Ham is a constituency that covers these wards in Newham.
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 | 35,327 | 26.58% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 14,479 | 10.89% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 22,676 | 17.06% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 30,171 | 22.70% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,515 | 14.68% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 10,738 | 8.08% | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 27,513 | 21.00% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Indian | 22,437 | 17.12% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 18,223 | 13.91% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 13,445 | 10.26% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 11,708 | 8.94% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| African | 10,871 | 8.30% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 8,359 | 6.38% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 5,375 | 4.10% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Caribbean | 4,025 | 3.07% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 1,852 | 1.41% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,500 | 1.14% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 1,025 | 0.78% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 984 | 0.75% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 966 | 0.74% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 756 | 0.58% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 735 | 0.56% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Chinese | 577 | 0.44% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 490 | 0.37% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 194 | 0.15% | 0.08% | 0.11% |