Walthamstow
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Walthamstow, in northeast London, is home to Europe’s longest street market, Walthamstow Wetlands nature reserve, and the William Morris Gallery. The area has a mix of historic streets, trendy cafes, and strong rail and Underground connections.
Wards in Walthamstow
Walthamstow is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Chapel End
- Hale End & Highams Park South
- High Street
- Higham Hill
- Hoe Street
- Larkswood
- Lea Bridge
- Leyton
- Markhouse
- St James
- Upper Walthamstow
- William Morris
- Wood Street
Walthamstow is a constituency that covers these wards in Waltham Forest.
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 | 28,214 | 23.19% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,215 | 7.57% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 22,612 | 18.59% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 32,578 | 26.78% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,087 | 15.69% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 9,956 | 8.18% | 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 | 38,000 | 31.04% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 21,163 | 17.29% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 14,739 | 12.04% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| African | 8,659 | 7.07% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 7,786 | 6.36% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Any other ethnic group | 5,810 | 4.75% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 5,178 | 4.23% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 3,588 | 2.93% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,801 | 2.29% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 2,372 | 1.94% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,162 | 1.77% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Irish | 1,810 | 1.48% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,763 | 1.44% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| White and Asian | 1,753 | 1.43% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 1,483 | 1.21% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 1,275 | 1.04% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 1,246 | 1.02% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Roma | 706 | 0.58% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 123 | 0.10% | 0.08% | 0.11% |