Eastbourne
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Eastbourne in East Sussex is a popular seaside resort with a Victorian pier, long promenade, and award-winning beaches. The town is surrounded by dramatic scenery, including Beachy Head and the South Downs. Cultural attractions include the Towner Art Gallery and a lively theatre scene, making it both a leisure and holiday destination.
Wards in Eastbourne
Eastbourne is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Devonshire
- Hampden Park
- Langney
- Meads
- Old Town
- Ratton
- Sovereign
- St Anthony's
- Upperton
Eastbourne is a constituency that covers these wards in Eastbourne.
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 | 19,412 | 18.99% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,045 | 6.89% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,697 | 11.44% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,094 | 17.70% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,673 | 20.22% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 25,326 | 24.77% | 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 | 83,465 | 82.09% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 7,704 | 7.58% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 1,452 | 1.43% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,239 | 1.22% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 960 | 0.94% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 906 | 0.89% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| African | 883 | 0.87% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 823 | 0.81% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 812 | 0.80% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 659 | 0.65% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 550 | 0.54% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 508 | 0.50% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 466 | 0.46% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 445 | 0.44% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 259 | 0.25% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 170 | 0.17% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 166 | 0.16% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 136 | 0.13% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 77 | 0.08% | 0.18% | 0.11% |