Poplar and Limehouse
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Poplar and Limehouse, in east London’s Docklands, blend historic maritime heritage with modern riverside developments. Poplar includes Chrisp Street Market and nearby Canary Wharf’s shopping and dining hubs, while Limehouse offers marina views, the Limehouse Basin, and riverside walks along the Thames Path. DLR and rail links provide fast access to the City.
Wards in Poplar and Limehouse
Poplar and Limehouse is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blackwall & Cubitt Town
- Bromley South
- Canary Wharf
- Island Gardens
- Lansbury
- Limehouse
- Mile End
- Poplar
- St Katharine's & Wapping
Poplar and Limehouse is a constituency that covers these wards in Tower Hamlets.
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 | 28,917 | 19.75% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 18,604 | 12.71% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 43,022 | 29.39% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 33,977 | 23.21% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 14,821 | 10.12% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 7,044 | 4.81% | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 41,325 | 29.81% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 29,706 | 21.43% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 23,430 | 16.90% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 7,331 | 5.29% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 6,468 | 4.67% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 6,422 | 4.63% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 4,007 | 2.89% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 3,601 | 2.60% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,391 | 1.72% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Caribbean | 2,291 | 1.65% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| White and Asian | 1,994 | 1.44% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 1,730 | 1.25% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 1,685 | 1.22% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,662 | 1.20% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 1,414 | 1.02% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Other Black | 1,056 | 0.76% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 1,030 | 0.74% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| White and Black African | 1,030 | 0.74% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 39 | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.11% |