Hampstead and Highgate
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Hampstead and Highgate, in north London, are celebrated for their historic charm, leafy streets, and stunning views. Hampstead is home to Hampstead Heath, Kenwood House, and quaint lanes filled with boutique shops and cafes. Highgate boasts a village-like atmosphere, the famous Highgate Cemetery, and Waterlow Park. Both areas combine elegant period homes with excellent transport links, offering a peaceful retreat close to the heart of London.
Wards in Hampstead and Highgate
Hampstead and Highgate is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Belsize
- Fortune Green
- Frognal
- Gospel Oak
- Hampstead Town
- Highgate
- Highgate
- Kilburn
- Primrose Hill
- South Hampstead
- West Hampstead
Hampstead and Highgate is a constituency that covers these wards in Camden / Haringey.
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 | 21,575 | 18.15% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,266 | 8.64% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 23,942 | 20.14% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 26,849 | 22.59% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,388 | 17.15% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,835 | 13.32% | 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 | 45,187 | 38.66% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 27,659 | 23.66% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 5,904 | 5.05% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| African | 5,862 | 5.02% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 4,734 | 4.05% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 4,576 | 3.92% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Bangladeshi | 3,530 | 3.02% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Irish | 3,121 | 2.67% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,886 | 2.47% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 2,538 | 2.17% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 2,531 | 2.17% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Chinese | 2,378 | 2.03% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 1,397 | 1.20% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,247 | 1.07% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 995 | 0.85% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 906 | 0.78% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 841 | 0.72% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 536 | 0.46% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 53 | 0.05% | 0.08% | 0.11% |