Leyton and Wanstead
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Leyton and Wanstead, in northeast London, offer a blend of bustling markets, green spaces, and historic charm. Leyton features Francis Road’s independent shops and nearby Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, while Wanstead boasts Wanstead Park, Epping Forest access, and a traditional high street.
Wards in Leyton and Wanstead
Leyton and Wanstead is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Cann Hall
- Cathall
- Forest
- Grove Green
- Hoe Street
- Leyton
- Leytonstone
- South Woodford
- Wanstead Park
- Wanstead Village
Leyton and Wanstead is a constituency that covers these wards in Redbridge / Waltham Forest.
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 | 25,077 | 21.65% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,239 | 7.11% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 20,965 | 18.10% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 29,536 | 25.50% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,167 | 16.55% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 12,844 | 11.09% | 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 | 37,518 | 32.00% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 20,466 | 17.46% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 12,282 | 10.48% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| African | 7,224 | 6.16% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 6,608 | 5.64% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Caribbean | 6,512 | 5.55% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Any other ethnic group | 4,703 | 4.01% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Bangladeshi | 3,535 | 3.02% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Other Asian | 3,509 | 2.99% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,594 | 2.21% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 2,202 | 1.88% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Other Black | 1,995 | 1.70% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| White and Asian | 1,826 | 1.56% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,765 | 1.51% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 1,383 | 1.18% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Arab | 1,228 | 1.05% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 1,171 | 1.00% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 662 | 0.56% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 62 | 0.05% | 0.08% | 0.11% |