West Ham and Beckton
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West Ham and Beckton, in east London, combine sporting heritage with riverside parks. West Ham offers access to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, while Beckton features Beckton District Park and Gallions Reach Shopping Park. The DLR and rail services provide excellent connections.
Wards in West Ham and Beckton
West Ham and Beckton is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beckton
- Canning Town North
- Canning Town South
- Custom House
- Green Street West
- Plaistow North
- Plaistow South
- Plaistow West & Canning Town East
- Royal Albert
- Royal Victoria
- West Ham
West Ham and Beckton is a constituency that covers these wards in Newham.
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 | 31,361 | 22.37% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 14,701 | 10.49% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 31,274 | 22.31% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 32,605 | 23.26% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,449 | 14.59% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 9,787 | 6.98% | 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 | 25,855 | 18.84% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 24,956 | 18.19% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 21,750 | 15.85% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 15,897 | 11.58% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Indian | 7,629 | 5.56% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 6,362 | 4.64% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 5,926 | 4.32% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 5,553 | 4.05% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 5,298 | 3.86% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Black | 3,361 | 2.45% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 3,335 | 2.43% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,511 | 1.83% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,249 | 1.64% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 1,710 | 1.25% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 1,615 | 1.18% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 1,336 | 0.97% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Roma | 998 | 0.73% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Irish | 783 | 0.57% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 102 | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.11% |