Hackney South and Shoreditch
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Hackney South and Shoreditch are among London’s trendiest areas, famous for street art, nightlife, and markets. Shoreditch features Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, and a thriving arts scene, while Hackney offers London Fields, Broadway Market, and Regent’s Canal walks. Excellent transport links and a vibrant urban feel make this area a cultural hotspot.
Wards in Hackney South and Shoreditch
Hackney South and Shoreditch is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Dalston
- Hackney Central
- Hackney Wick
- Haggerston
- Homerton
- Hoxton East & Shoreditch
- Hoxton West
- London Fields
- Victoria
Hackney South and Shoreditch is a constituency that covers these wards in Hackney.
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 | 20,051 | 17.53% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 11,472 | 10.03% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 31,758 | 27.76% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 25,277 | 22.10% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 16,982 | 14.84% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 8,859 | 7.74% | 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 | 34,615 | 30.75% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 19,087 | 16.96% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 14,890 | 13.23% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 8,162 | 7.25% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Any other ethnic group | 7,765 | 6.90% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Black | 3,574 | 3.18% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 3,362 | 2.99% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3,015 | 2.68% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 2,987 | 2.65% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 2,574 | 2.29% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 2,516 | 2.24% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,251 | 2.00% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 2,131 | 1.89% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| White and Asian | 1,625 | 1.44% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| White and Black African | 1,271 | 1.13% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 1,227 | 1.09% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 938 | 0.83% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 460 | 0.41% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 107 | 0.10% | 0.08% | 0.11% |