Havant
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Havant in Hampshire lies near the South Downs and the coast, offering market town charm with excellent road and rail links. The town centre features markets, historic buildings, and access to Langstone Harbour, a haven for birdwatching and watersports. Nearby Hayling Island provides sandy beaches and seaside attractions.
Wards in Havant
Havant is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bedhampton
- Emsworth
- Havant St Faith's
- Hayling East
- Hayling West
- Leigh Park Central & West Leigh
- Leigh Park Hermitage
- Purbrook
- Stakes
Havant is a constituency that covers these wards in Havant.
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 | 18,987 | 19.90% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,082 | 6.37% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,809 | 11.33% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,966 | 16.73% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,545 | 21.53% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 23,039 | 24.14% | 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 | 88,288 | 92.93% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,232 | 2.35% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 746 | 0.79% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 444 | 0.47% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| African | 389 | 0.41% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 388 | 0.41% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 376 | 0.40% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 343 | 0.36% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 317 | 0.33% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Any other ethnic group | 307 | 0.32% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 303 | 0.32% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 288 | 0.30% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Bangladeshi | 134 | 0.14% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 111 | 0.12% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Caribbean | 109 | 0.11% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 81 | 0.09% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 59 | 0.06% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 49 | 0.05% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 44 | 0.05% | 0.14% | 0.17% |