East Hampshire
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
East Hampshire is a rural district filled with rolling hills, charming villages, and historic market towns. Petersfield, its largest town, sits within the South Downs National Park, offering walking trails and cultural events. The area is dotted with historic churches, country pubs, and scenic countryside perfect for hiking and cycling.
Wards in East Hampshire
East Hampshire is divided into 25 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alton Amery
- Alton Ashdell
- Alton Eastbrooke
- Alton Holybourne
- Alton Westbrooke
- Alton Whitedown
- Alton Wooteys
- Bentworth & Froyle
- Binsted, Bentley & Selborne
- Buriton & East Meon
- Clanfield
- Four Marks & Medstead
- Froxfield, Sheet & Steep
- Horndean Catherington
- Horndean Downs
- Horndean Kings & Blendworth
- Horndean Murray
- Liss
- Oakley & The Candovers
- Petersfield Bell Hill
- Petersfield Causeway
- Petersfield Heath
- Petersfield St Peter's
- Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers
- Rowlands Castle
East Hampshire is a constituency that covers these wards in Basingstoke and Deane / East Hampshire.
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 | 17,761 | 19.36% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,272 | 5.75% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 8,727 | 9.51% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,176 | 17.63% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,819 | 22.69% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,002 | 25.07% | 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 | 83,293 | 91.67% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,299 | 3.63% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| White and Asian | 609 | 0.67% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Asian | 542 | 0.60% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 531 | 0.58% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 417 | 0.46% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 398 | 0.44% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 338 | 0.37% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| African | 263 | 0.29% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 236 | 0.26% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 223 | 0.25% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 165 | 0.18% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 143 | 0.16% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 94 | 0.10% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 81 | 0.09% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 71 | 0.08% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 62 | 0.07% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 49 | 0.05% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 44 | 0.05% | 0.30% | 0.50% |