Gravesham
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Gravesham in Kent centres on Gravesend, a riverside town on the Thames with a historic pier, promenade, and heritage buildings. The town is home to the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara and offers quick connections to London via high-speed rail. Nearby countryside includes the Kent Downs and Shorne Woods Country Park.
Wards in Gravesham
Gravesham is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Chalk
- Coldharbour & Perry Street
- Denton
- Higham & Shorne
- Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
- Meopham North
- Meopham South & Vigo
- Northfleet & Springhead
- Painters Ash
- Pelham
- Riverview Park
- Rosherville
- Singlewell
- Town
- Westcourt
- Whitehill & Windmill Hill
- Woodlands
Gravesham is a constituency that covers these wards in Gravesham.
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 | 25,461 | 23.80% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,529 | 7.04% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,704 | 12.81% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,382 | 19.99% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,438 | 19.11% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,456 | 17.25% | 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 | 73,030 | 68.31% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 8,136 | 7.61% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 7,493 | 7.01% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| African | 5,235 | 4.90% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,103 | 2.90% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 1,978 | 1.85% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Other Black | 870 | 0.81% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 847 | 0.79% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 843 | 0.79% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| White and Asian | 791 | 0.74% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 787 | 0.74% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 715 | 0.67% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 699 | 0.65% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Bangladeshi | 690 | 0.65% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 535 | 0.50% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 352 | 0.33% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Roma | 351 | 0.33% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 320 | 0.30% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 127 | 0.12% | 0.32% | 0.56% |