Putney
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Putney, in southwest London, is a leafy riverside neighbourhood famed for the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race starting point. The area offers scenic walks along the Thames, Putney Heath, and Wandsworth Park. Its high street features a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, with excellent rail and Underground connections to central London.
Wards in Putney
Putney is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- East Putney
- Roehampton
- Southfields
- St Mary's
- Thamesfield
- Wandsworth Town
- West Hill
- West Putney
Putney is a constituency that covers these wards in Wandsworth.
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 | 21,208 | 18.95% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,613 | 8.59% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 25,661 | 22.93% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 26,105 | 23.33% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,125 | 15.30% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 12,190 | 10.89% | 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 | 53,032 | 47.64% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 20,606 | 18.51% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 5,149 | 4.63% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| African | 5,083 | 4.57% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,615 | 3.25% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 3,476 | 3.12% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 2,722 | 2.45% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Caribbean | 2,570 | 2.31% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,564 | 2.30% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 2,478 | 2.23% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 1,889 | 1.70% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,784 | 1.60% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Arab | 1,663 | 1.49% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Chinese | 1,631 | 1.47% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Other Black | 1,183 | 1.06% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| White and Black African | 845 | 0.76% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 599 | 0.54% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 406 | 0.36% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 25 | 0.02% | 0.08% | 0.11% |