Old Bexley and Sidcup
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Old Bexley and Sidcup, in southeast London, are suburban areas with a strong community feel. Bexley offers Hall Place gardens and riverside walks, while Sidcup features Foots Cray Meadows and local shopping streets. Rail links connect the area to London and Kent.
Wards in Old Bexley and Sidcup
Old Bexley and Sidcup is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blackfen & Lamorbey
- Blendon & Penhill
- East Wickham
- Falconwood & Welling
- Longlands
- Sidcup
- St Mary's & St James
Old Bexley and Sidcup is a constituency that covers these wards in Bexley.
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 | 21,774 | 21.45% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,577 | 7.46% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,250 | 12.07% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,666 | 20.35% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,864 | 19.56% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,400 | 19.11% | 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 | 74,234 | 73.43% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,361 | 5.30% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 3,953 | 3.91% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| African | 3,542 | 3.50% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 2,582 | 2.55% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,050 | 2.03% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 1,820 | 1.80% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 1,233 | 1.22% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Caribbean | 974 | 0.96% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| White and Asian | 965 | 0.95% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 923 | 0.91% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 909 | 0.90% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Bangladeshi | 726 | 0.72% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 507 | 0.50% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 483 | 0.48% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 448 | 0.44% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 183 | 0.18% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 108 | 0.11% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 90 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.11% |