Lewisham West and East Dulwich
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Lewisham West and East Dulwich combine urban vibrancy with leafy streets. East Dulwich is known for Lordship Lane’s independent shops and restaurants, Dulwich Park, and the Horniman Museum. Forest Hill and Sydenham offer green spaces like Sydenham Hill Wood and a village feel within the city.
Wards in Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Lewisham West and East Dulwich is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Crofton Park
- Dulwich Hill
- Forest Hill
- Goose Green
- Peckham Rye
- Perry Vale
- Sydenham
Lewisham West and East Dulwich is a constituency that covers these wards in Lewisham / Southwark.
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 | 21,662 | 21.89% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,051 | 6.11% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,654 | 18.85% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,958 | 25.22% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,106 | 17.29% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 10,529 | 10.64% | 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 | 48,455 | 48.65% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 10,976 | 11.02% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Caribbean | 8,694 | 8.73% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| African | 8,355 | 8.39% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,207 | 3.22% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Black | 2,937 | 2.95% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,577 | 2.59% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,482 | 2.49% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 2,274 | 2.28% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 2,090 | 2.10% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 2,046 | 2.05% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 1,479 | 1.49% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 1,110 | 1.11% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 1,072 | 1.08% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 688 | 0.69% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 584 | 0.59% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 366 | 0.37% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 171 | 0.17% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 31 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.11% |