Eltham and Chislehurst
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Eltham and Chislehurst, in southeast London, combine historic landmarks with leafy suburban living. Eltham Palace, a stunning Tudor and Art Deco mansion, is a highlight, alongside Oxleas Wood and Avery Hill Park. Chislehurst is known for its ponds, commons, and Chislehurst Caves, offering a semi-rural atmosphere close to the city.
Wards in Eltham and Chislehurst
Eltham and Chislehurst is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blackheath Westcombe
- Charlton Hornfair
- Chislehurst
- Eltham Page
- Eltham Park & Progress
- Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- Kidbrooke Park
- Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- Middle Park & Horn Park
- Mottingham
- Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Eltham and Chislehurst is a constituency that covers these wards in Bromley / Greenwich.
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 | 25,302 | 22.78% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,226 | 7.41% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,653 | 13.19% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,665 | 22.21% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,561 | 18.51% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,648 | 15.89% | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 65,204 | 59.05% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 11,519 | 10.43% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 7,764 | 7.03% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 3,331 | 3.02% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,304 | 2.99% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 3,150 | 2.85% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 2,509 | 2.27% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 2,479 | 2.25% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,742 | 1.58% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 1,725 | 1.56% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Other Black | 1,724 | 1.56% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,588 | 1.44% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 1,382 | 1.25% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| White and Black African | 839 | 0.76% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 763 | 0.69% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 661 | 0.60% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 412 | 0.37% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 232 | 0.21% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 90 | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.11% |