Leicester West
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Located in the western side of Leicester, Leicester West encompasses Braunstone, New Parks, and parts of the City Centre. It offers a mix of residential areas, retail spaces, and community parks. The area benefits from good transport connections to the rest of Leicester and the Midlands.
Wards in Leicester West
Leicester West is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Aylestone
- Beaumont Leys
- Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
- Fosse
- Westcotes
- Western
Leicester West 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 | 31,516 | 24.66% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 14,663 | 11.47% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 20,665 | 16.17% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 26,372 | 20.63% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,213 | 15.81% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 14,391 | 11.26% | 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 | 62,943 | 50.31% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 16,063 | 12.84% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 14,893 | 11.90% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| African | 9,746 | 7.79% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,852 | 3.08% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 3,247 | 2.60% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,365 | 1.89% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 1,907 | 1.52% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 1,559 | 1.25% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 1,397 | 1.12% | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,231 | 0.98% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 1,219 | 0.97% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 895 | 0.72% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 894 | 0.71% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 815 | 0.65% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 761 | 0.61% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Bangladeshi | 614 | 0.49% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 476 | 0.38% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 237 | 0.19% | 0.09% | 0.11% |