East Thanet
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
East Thanet in Kent covers part of the Isle of Thanet’s stunning coastline. It includes the seaside resort of Broadstairs, famous for its sandy Viking Bay, and coastal trails leading to dramatic chalk cliffs. The area offers historic architecture, beachside cafes, and access to coastal attractions like Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour.
Wards in East Thanet
East Thanet is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beacon Road
- Bradstowe
- Central Harbour
- Cliffsend and Pegwell
- Cliftonville East
- Cliftonville West
- Dane Valley
- Eastcliff
- Kingsgate
- Margate Central
- Nethercourt
- Newington
- Northwood
- Salmestone
- Sir Moses Montefiore
- St Peters
- Viking
East Thanet is a constituency that covers these wards in Thanet.
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 | 22,120 | 21.01% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,904 | 6.56% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,397 | 11.77% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,244 | 18.27% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,265 | 20.19% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,374 | 22.20% | 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 | 90,237 | 85.88% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,293 | 5.04% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,263 | 1.20% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 1,095 | 1.04% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 856 | 0.81% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 855 | 0.81% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 770 | 0.73% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| African | 764 | 0.73% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 720 | 0.69% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 680 | 0.65% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| White and Black African | 502 | 0.48% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 375 | 0.36% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 370 | 0.35% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 348 | 0.33% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Pakistani | 249 | 0.24% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 207 | 0.20% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 192 | 0.18% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 154 | 0.15% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 144 | 0.14% | 0.30% | 0.50% |