Leicester East
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
A vibrant urban constituency in Leicestershire, Leicester East includes communities such as Evington, Humberstone, and Belgrave, known for their cultural diversity and bustling high streets. The area is home to parks like Evington Park and shopping hubs including the Golden Mile, famous for jewellery, textiles, and cuisine.
Wards in Leicester East
Leicester East is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Belgrave
- Evington
- Humberstone & Hamilton
- North Evington
- Rushey Mead
- Thurncourt
- Troon
Leicester East is a constituency that covers these wards in Leicester.
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 | 30,319 | 24.16% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 11,722 | 9.34% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 17,259 | 13.75% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 26,949 | 21.47% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,648 | 17.25% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,595 | 14.02% | 972,336 | 19.70% | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 73,838 | 59.23% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 21,318 | 17.10% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 5,215 | 4.18% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Other Asian | 4,814 | 3.86% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 4,247 | 3.41% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| African | 3,504 | 2.81% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 3,147 | 2.52% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,607 | 1.29% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,222 | 0.98% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 1,084 | 0.87% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Caribbean | 1,050 | 0.84% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 984 | 0.79% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 934 | 0.75% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 539 | 0.43% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Irish | 381 | 0.31% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 321 | 0.26% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 229 | 0.18% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Roma | 136 | 0.11% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 83 | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.11% |