Greenwich and Woolwich
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Greenwich and Woolwich, in southeast London, are rich in maritime history and riverside attractions. Greenwich is home to the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, and Greenwich Park, while Woolwich offers the Royal Arsenal, a riverside promenade, and new housing developments. The Thames Path links both areas, and transport options include the DLR, Elizabeth Line, and riverboats.
Wards in Greenwich and Woolwich
Greenwich and Woolwich is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blackheath Westcombe
- Charlton Hornfair
- Charlton Village & Riverside
- East Greenwich
- Greenwich Creekside
- Greenwich Park
- Greenwich Peninsula
- Plumstead Common
- Shooters Hill
- Woolwich Arsenal
- Woolwich Common
- Woolwich Dockyard
Greenwich and Woolwich is a constituency that covers these wards in 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 | 24,681 | 20.67% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,529 | 8.82% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 27,717 | 23.21% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 29,678 | 24.86% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,238 | 14.44% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 9,561 | 8.01% | 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 | 44,697 | 38.05% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 17,807 | 15.16% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 17,251 | 14.69% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 5,782 | 4.92% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 4,741 | 4.04% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,993 | 3.40% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 3,836 | 3.27% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 3,399 | 2.89% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 2,834 | 2.41% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,556 | 2.18% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,214 | 1.88% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 1,983 | 1.69% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 1,761 | 1.50% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| White and Black African | 1,414 | 1.20% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 1,002 | 0.85% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 908 | 0.77% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 802 | 0.68% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 408 | 0.35% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 67 | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.11% |