Winchester
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Winchester in Hampshire is a historic cathedral city with medieval streets, riverside walks along the Itchen, and heritage attractions like Winchester Cathedral and The Great Hall. The surrounding South Downs offer countryside trails, while the city’s markets, cafes, and cultural events attract visitors year-round.
Wards in Winchester
Winchester is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alresford and Itchen Valley
- Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery
- Bishop's Waltham
- Central Meon Valley
- Colden Common and Twyford
- St Barnabas
- St Bartholomew
- St Luke
- St Michael
- St Paul
- The Worthys
- Upper Meon Valley
- Wonston and Micheldever
Winchester is a constituency that covers these wards in Winchester.
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 | 21,550 | 20.23% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,941 | 10.27% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,505 | 9.86% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,335 | 18.15% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,214 | 19.92% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,972 | 21.57% | 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 | 91,629 | 87.46% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,881 | 4.66% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 1,442 | 1.38% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 988 | 0.94% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Indian | 896 | 0.86% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 800 | 0.76% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 689 | 0.66% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 661 | 0.63% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 579 | 0.55% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| African | 412 | 0.39% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 355 | 0.34% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 262 | 0.25% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 258 | 0.25% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 251 | 0.24% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Pakistani | 179 | 0.17% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 161 | 0.15% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 161 | 0.15% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 80 | 0.08% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 78 | 0.07% | 0.14% | 0.17% |