Wokingham
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Wokingham in Berkshire is a thriving market town with a blend of historic architecture and modern amenities. The town centre features markets, cafes, and independent shops, while surrounding countryside offers walking trails, country parks, and golf courses. Excellent schools and transport links make it a desirable location.
Wards in Wokingham
Wokingham is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barkham & Arborfield
- Emmbrook
- Evendons
- Finchampstead
- Norreys
- Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
- Thames
- Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- Wescott
- Winnersh
- Wokingham Without
Wokingham is a constituency that covers these wards in Wokingham.
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 | 23,374 | 23.35% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,744 | 5.74% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,552 | 10.54% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,885 | 21.87% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,950 | 19.93% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,579 | 18.56% | 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 | 77,796 | 79.20% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,844 | 5.95% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 4,340 | 4.42% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| African | 1,246 | 1.27% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 1,200 | 1.22% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Pakistani | 1,170 | 1.19% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Other Asian | 959 | 0.98% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 918 | 0.93% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 856 | 0.87% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 855 | 0.87% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 734 | 0.75% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 612 | 0.62% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 345 | 0.35% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 326 | 0.33% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 320 | 0.33% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 244 | 0.25% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 239 | 0.24% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 136 | 0.14% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 85 | 0.09% | 0.14% | 0.17% |