Islington South and Finsbury
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Islington South and Finsbury offer a blend of historic architecture and modern city living. The area includes the vibrant Upper Street with its dining and shopping options, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, and the Regent’s Canal towpath. Proximity to the City and multiple Underground stations makes it a prime central location.
Wards in Islington South and Finsbury
Islington South and Finsbury is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnsbury
- Bunhill
- Caledonian
- Canonbury
- Clerkenwell
- De Beauvoir
- Holloway
- Laycock
- St Mary's & St James'
- St Peter's & Canalside
Islington South and Finsbury is a constituency that covers these wards in Hackney / Islington.
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 | 18,692 | 15.65% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 16,552 | 13.86% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 31,248 | 26.16% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,011 | 20.10% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,814 | 14.92% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 11,119 | 9.31% | 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 | 45,732 | 39.44% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 22,755 | 19.62% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 9,091 | 7.84% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 6,442 | 5.56% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Caribbean | 3,554 | 3.07% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Chinese | 3,497 | 3.02% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 3,331 | 2.87% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Bangladeshi | 3,283 | 2.83% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3,201 | 2.76% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 3,005 | 2.59% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 2,483 | 2.14% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,100 | 1.81% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 1,965 | 1.69% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Other Black | 1,668 | 1.44% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 1,623 | 1.40% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 1,143 | 0.99% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 557 | 0.48% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 490 | 0.42% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 34 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.11% |