Kensington and Bayswater
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Kensington and Bayswater, in west London, are home to some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Kensington offers the Natural History Museum, Kensington Gardens, and the Royal Albert Hall, while Bayswater borders Hyde Park and features diverse dining and shopping along Queensway. Elegant streets and cultural institutions make it a highly desirable area.
Wards in Kensington and Bayswater
Kensington and Bayswater is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abingdon
- Bayswater
- Brompton & Hans Town
- Campden
- Colville
- Courtfield
- Dalgarno
- Earl's Court
- Golborne
- Holland
- Lancaster Gate
- Norland
- Notting Dale
- Pembridge
- Queen's Gate
- St. Helen's
Kensington and Bayswater is a constituency that covers these wards in Kensington and Chelsea / Westminster.
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 | 20,462 | 15.11% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 15,546 | 11.48% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 27,004 | 19.94% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 28,784 | 21.26% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 26,125 | 19.29% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,499 | 12.92% | 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 | 40,277 | 30.31% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 37,702 | 28.38% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Any other ethnic group | 7,553 | 5.68% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 7,002 | 5.27% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| African | 6,567 | 4.94% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Arab | 6,541 | 4.92% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Chinese | 4,220 | 3.18% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3,416 | 2.57% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 3,243 | 2.44% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Caribbean | 3,094 | 2.33% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| White and Asian | 2,905 | 2.19% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 2,466 | 1.86% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,689 | 1.27% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,541 | 1.16% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 1,295 | 0.97% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 1,212 | 0.91% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 1,030 | 0.78% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 1,023 | 0.77% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 88 | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.11% |