Gillingham and Rainham
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Gillingham and Rainham in Kent are well-connected towns along the River Medway. Gillingham features the Historic Dockyard Chatham, Riverside Country Park, and a lively high street, while Rainham offers green spaces, nature reserves, and a friendly suburban feel. The area benefits from excellent transport links to London and the coast.
Wards in Gillingham and Rainham
Gillingham and Rainham is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Chatham Central & Brompton
- Gillingham North
- Gillingham South
- Hempstead & Wigmore
- Rainham North
- Rainham South East
- Rainham South West
- Twydall
- Watling
Gillingham and Rainham is a constituency that covers these wards in Medway.
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 | 23,156 | 22.43% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,209 | 7.95% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,659 | 13.23% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,054 | 19.42% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,479 | 18.86% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,702 | 18.11% | 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 | 80,797 | 78.97% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,283 | 4.19% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| African | 3,741 | 3.66% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 2,862 | 2.80% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 1,514 | 1.48% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,189 | 1.16% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Pakistani | 1,114 | 1.09% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 1,065 | 1.04% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 875 | 0.86% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 825 | 0.81% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 732 | 0.72% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 705 | 0.69% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Other Black | 633 | 0.62% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 502 | 0.49% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Chinese | 489 | 0.48% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 485 | 0.47% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 191 | 0.19% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 185 | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 124 | 0.12% | 0.14% | 0.17% |