Rochester and Strood
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Rochester and Strood in Kent are historic riverside towns along the Medway. Rochester boasts a Norman castle, cathedral, and Dickensian heritage, while Strood offers retail centres and easy access to countryside. The Medway bridges connect the two, with scenic walks along the riverbanks.
Wards in Rochester and Strood
Rochester and Strood is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- All Saints
- Chatham Central & Brompton
- Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
- Fort Pitt
- Gillingham North
- Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- Rochester East & Warren Wood
- Rochester West & Borstal
- St Mary's Island
- Strood North & Frindsbury
- Strood Rural
- Strood West
Rochester and Strood is a constituency that covers these wards in Medway.
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 | 23,871 | 22.78% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,695 | 7.34% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,914 | 14.23% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,370 | 20.39% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,077 | 19.16% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,884 | 16.11% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 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 | 82,463 | 80.03% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,930 | 4.78% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| African | 3,773 | 3.66% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 2,494 | 2.42% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 1,197 | 1.16% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,116 | 1.08% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 888 | 0.86% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Caribbean | 826 | 0.80% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| White and Asian | 825 | 0.80% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 713 | 0.69% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 676 | 0.66% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 619 | 0.60% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 585 | 0.57% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Chinese | 506 | 0.49% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 470 | 0.46% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 445 | 0.43% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 258 | 0.25% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 139 | 0.13% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 120 | 0.12% | 0.14% | 0.17% |