Stratford and Bow
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Stratford and Bow, in east London, are rich in culture, shopping, and sports. Stratford is home to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Westfield Stratford City, and the London Aquatics Centre, while Bow offers historic streets, Victoria Park, and scenic canal walks. Excellent rail and Underground connections link the area across London.
Wards in Stratford and Bow
Stratford and Bow is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bow East
- Bow West
- Bromley North
- Forest Gate North
- Forest Gate South
- Green Street West
- Maryland
- Stratford
- Stratford Olympic Park
Stratford and Bow is a constituency that covers these wards in Newham / 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 | 26,258 | 19.89% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 15,534 | 11.77% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 35,075 | 26.57% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 30,197 | 22.87% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 16,052 | 12.16% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 8,907 | 6.75% | 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 | 29,324 | 22.96% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 25,298 | 19.81% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Other White | 18,324 | 14.35% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 10,477 | 8.20% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 9,491 | 7.43% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 6,947 | 5.44% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 4,740 | 3.71% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Any other ethnic group | 4,034 | 3.16% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 3,210 | 2.51% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 3,061 | 2.40% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,434 | 1.91% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 2,035 | 1.59% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,734 | 1.36% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 1,625 | 1.27% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 1,450 | 1.14% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Arab | 1,359 | 1.06% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 1,225 | 0.96% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 848 | 0.66% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 98 | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.11% |