Leicester South
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Covering the southern part of Leicester, Leicester South includes Aylestone, Knighton, and the City Centre. It is a hub for retail, dining, and culture, with attractions like Leicester Museum & Art Gallery and Victoria Park. The University of Leicester campus lies within this area, adding to its youthful, vibrant atmosphere.
Wards in Leicester South
Leicester South is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Castle
- Evington
- Eyres Monsell
- Knighton
- Saffron
- Spinney Hills
- Stoneygate
- Wycliffe
Leicester South 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 | 26,000 | 21.65% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 23,070 | 19.21% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 19,119 | 15.92% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,849 | 18.19% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,383 | 14.48% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 12,666 | 10.55% | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 38,134 | 32.10% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 36,520 | 30.74% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| African | 8,286 | 6.97% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 7,136 | 6.01% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 5,551 | 4.67% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 4,833 | 4.07% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,771 | 3.17% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 3,285 | 2.77% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| Caribbean | 1,857 | 1.56% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 1,573 | 1.32% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,438 | 1.21% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 1,437 | 1.21% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| White and Asian | 1,356 | 1.14% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,224 | 1.03% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 828 | 0.70% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Irish | 647 | 0.54% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 561 | 0.47% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 227 | 0.19% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 137 | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.11% |