Southampton Test
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Southampton Test includes the city’s western districts and cultural attractions. The area features Southampton Common, Mayflower Theatre, and the SeaCity Museum. With its shopping areas, green spaces, and historic docks, it offers a blend of maritime heritage and modern living.
Wards in Southampton Test
Southampton Test is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Banister & Polygon
- Bassett
- Bevois
- Coxford
- Freemantle
- Millbrook
- Portswood
- Redbridge
- Shirley
- Swaythling
Southampton Test is a constituency that covers these wards in Southampton.
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 | 22,643 | 20.28% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 15,482 | 13.87% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,596 | 16.66% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,431 | 20.99% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,201 | 15.41% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 14,280 | 12.79% | 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 | 69,533 | 62.91% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 14,614 | 13.22% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 5,416 | 4.90% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 3,651 | 3.30% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| African | 2,866 | 2.59% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 2,831 | 2.56% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,409 | 2.18% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 1,655 | 1.50% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,181 | 1.07% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| White and Asian | 1,098 | 0.99% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 950 | 0.86% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 877 | 0.79% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 823 | 0.74% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 685 | 0.62% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 607 | 0.55% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 527 | 0.48% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 395 | 0.36% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 265 | 0.24% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 152 | 0.14% | 0.18% | 0.11% |