Folkestone and Hythe
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Folkestone and Hythe in Kent are coastal towns with a mix of history, art, and leisure. Folkestone features a Creative Quarter, harbour arm promenade, and sandy beaches, while Hythe offers a shingle seafront, historic canal, and charming high street. Nearby Romney Marsh and coastal paths provide outdoor exploration.
Wards in Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Broadmead
- Cheriton
- East Folkestone
- Folkestone Central
- Folkestone Harbour
- Hythe
- Hythe Rural
- New Romney
- Romney Marsh
- Sandgate & West Folkestone
- Walland & Denge Marsh
Folkestone and Hythe is a constituency that covers these wards in Folkestone and Hythe.
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 | 17,064 | 18.53% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,727 | 6.22% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,345 | 11.24% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,629 | 16.97% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,845 | 21.55% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,463 | 25.48% | 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 | 79,975 | 87.09% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,514 | 3.83% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 2,835 | 3.09% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 905 | 0.99% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 680 | 0.74% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 575 | 0.63% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 506 | 0.55% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 477 | 0.52% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 418 | 0.46% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| African | 353 | 0.38% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 304 | 0.33% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 262 | 0.29% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 199 | 0.22% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 189 | 0.21% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 185 | 0.20% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 138 | 0.15% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 125 | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 109 | 0.12% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 84 | 0.09% | 0.30% | 0.50% |