Erith and Thamesmead
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Erith and Thamesmead, in southeast London, are known for riverside views and modern housing developments. Erith boasts a riverside promenade and proximity to Dartford, while Thamesmead features green spaces, lakes, and the Crossness Pumping Station, a Victorian engineering marvel. The area is well-connected by road and public transport.
Wards in Erith and Thamesmead
Erith and Thamesmead is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey Wood
- Belvedere
- Eltham Park & Progress
- Erith
- Plumstead & Glyndon
- Plumstead Common
- Shooters Hill
- Thamesmead East
- Thamesmead Moorings
- West Thamesmead
- Woolwich Arsenal
- Woolwich Common
Erith and Thamesmead is a constituency that covers these wards in Bexley / 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 | 34,175 | 25.46% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 11,318 | 8.43% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 20,231 | 15.07% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 30,268 | 22.55% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 24,493 | 18.24% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 13,765 | 10.25% | 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 | 47,383 | 35.11% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| African | 31,605 | 23.42% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 12,911 | 9.57% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 7,583 | 5.62% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Other Black | 5,221 | 3.87% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 5,197 | 3.85% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 5,187 | 3.84% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Caribbean | 4,456 | 3.30% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,407 | 1.78% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 2,248 | 1.67% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,019 | 1.50% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 1,968 | 1.46% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 1,836 | 1.36% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,387 | 1.03% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Irish | 1,142 | 0.85% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 1,100 | 0.81% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 511 | 0.38% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 461 | 0.34% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 351 | 0.26% | 0.43% | 0.17% |