Eastleigh
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Eastleigh in Hampshire is a bustling town between Southampton and Winchester, offering shopping centres, theatres, and parks such as Lakeside Country Park. The River Itchen flows through the area, providing scenic walking and cycling routes. Eastleigh also benefits from strong rail and road connections across the South Coast.
Wards in Eastleigh
Eastleigh is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bishopstoke
- Chandler's Ford
- Eastleigh Central
- Eastleigh North
- Eastleigh South
- Fair Oak & Horton Heath
- Hiltingbury
- Valley Park
- West End North
- West End South
Eastleigh is a constituency that covers these wards in Eastleigh / Test Valley.
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 | 20,077 | 21.14% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,985 | 6.30% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,835 | 12.46% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,137 | 20.15% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,689 | 19.68% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,230 | 20.25% | 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 | 80,854 | 86.42% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,549 | 3.79% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 2,387 | 2.55% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 829 | 0.89% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 811 | 0.87% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 771 | 0.82% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| African | 699 | 0.75% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 684 | 0.73% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 527 | 0.56% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 432 | 0.46% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Pakistani | 377 | 0.40% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 373 | 0.40% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 327 | 0.35% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 300 | 0.32% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 206 | 0.22% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 145 | 0.15% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 118 | 0.13% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 106 | 0.11% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 60 | 0.06% | 0.14% | 0.17% |