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Ethnic Makeup in Bexley, borough

Main ethnicity

White British
64%

Higher than average

White British
64%

Lower than average

Other White
6%
Indian
4%
Pakistani
0.6%
Bangladeshi
0.7%
Black Caribbean
1.3%
Arab
0.2%
Other
2.2%
Bexley (borough)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 64%
Black African 9%
Other White 6%
Indian 4%
Mixed 4%
Other Asian 2.6%
Other 2.2%
Chinese 1.6%
Other Black 1.5%
Black Caribbean 1.3%
White Irish 1%
Bangladeshi 0.7%
Pakistani 0.6%
Gypsy 0.3%
Arab 0.2%
Roma 0.1%

Ethnic Makeup of wards within Bexley (borough)

Ward nameMain ethnicity%
1. Thamesmead EastBlack African37%
2. Blendon & PenhillWhite British81%
3. Blackfen & LamorbeyWhite British80%
4. LonglandsWhite British80%
5. St Mary's & St JamesWhite British78%
6. SidcupWhite British75%
7. BarnehurstWhite British72%
8. BexleyheathWhite British70%
9. CrayfordWhite British70%
10. West HeathWhite British68%
11. Crook LogWhite British68%
12. Northumberland HeathWhite British67%
13. Falconwood & WellingWhite British63%
14. East WickhamWhite British62%
15. BelvedereWhite British48%
16. Slade Green & NorthendWhite British47%
17. ErithWhite British46%

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Bexley (borough) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 64% of the population. On average, 37% of the population in London belong to the White British ethnic group.

The following ethnic groups have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • White British comprise 64%, while average for London is 37%

Conversely, the following ethnic groups have a proportion lower than the average for London:

  • Other White comprise 6%, while average for London is 15%
  • Indian comprise 4%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.6%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 4%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 1.3%, while average for London is 4%
  • Arab comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.6%
  • Other comprise 2.2%, while average for London is 5%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Bexley, borough

Main religion

Christian
50%

Higher than average

No Religion
34%
Christian
50%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.1%
Muslim
4%
Bexley (borough)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 50%
No Religion 34%
Religion Not Stated 6%
Muslim 4%
Hindu 3%
Sikh 2.1%
Buddhist 0.8%
Other Religion 0.4%
Jewish 0.1%

Religion of wards within Bexley (borough)

Ward nameMain religion%
1. Thamesmead EastChristian60%
2. Slade Green & NorthendChristian54%
3. St Mary's & St JamesChristian53%
4. LonglandsChristian51%
5. ErithChristian51%
6. West HeathChristian50%
7. CrayfordChristian50%
8. BarnehurstChristian50%
9. BelvedereChristian50%
10. Blackfen & LamorbeyChristian50%
11. Blendon & PenhillChristian50%
12. BexleyheathChristian50%
13. Northumberland HeathChristian49%
14. SidcupChristian49%
15. Falconwood & WellingChristian47%
16. Crook LogChristian47%
17. East WickhamChristian47%

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Bexley (borough) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 50% of the population. On average, 41% of the population in London belong to the Christian religion.

The following religions have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • No Religion comprise 34%, while average for London is 27%
  • Christian comprise 50%, while average for London is 41%

Conversely, the following religions have a proportion lower than the average for London:

  • Jewish comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 4%, while average for London is 15%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Bexley, borough

Main age band

Aged 40 to 59
27%

Higher than average

Aged 60 to 79
17%

Lower than average

Aged 20 to 39
26%
Bexley (borough)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 40 to 59 27%
Aged 20 to 39 26%
Aged under 20 25%
Aged 60 to 79 17%
Aged 80 and over 5%

Residents Age of wards within Bexley (borough)

Ward nameMain age band%
1. Slade Green & NorthendAged under 2031%
2. Thamesmead EastAged under 2031%
3. ErithAged under 2030%
4. BelvedereAged 20 to 3929%
5. CrayfordAged 20 to 3928%
6. SidcupAged 20 to 3926%
7. West HeathAged 40 to 5928%
8. East WickhamAged 40 to 5928%
9. Falconwood & WellingAged 40 to 5927%
10. Northumberland HeathAged 40 to 5927%
11. Crook LogAged 40 to 5927%
12. BexleyheathAged 40 to 5927%
13. St Mary's & St JamesAged 40 to 5927%
14. Blackfen & LamorbeyAged 40 to 5927%
15. Blendon & PenhillAged 40 to 5927%
16. BarnehurstAged 40 to 5927%
17. LonglandsAged 40 to 5927%

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Bexley (borough) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 40 to 59, representing 27% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Aged 40 to 59 age band.

The following age bands have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • Aged 60 to 79 comprise 17%, while average for London is 13%

Conversely, the following age bands have a proportion lower than the average for London:

  • Aged 20 to 39 comprise 26%, while average for London is 33%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Bexley, borough

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
30%

Higher than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
8%

Lower than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
8%
Bexley (borough)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 30%
One-person household 26%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 14%
Single-family: no children 13%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 8%
Multiple families or unrelated people 8%
Single-family: other 0.8%

Household Type of wards within Bexley (borough)

Ward nameMain household type%
1. SidcupOne-person household34%
2. LonglandsOne-person household30%
3. BexleyheathOne-person household27%
4. Slade Green & NorthendSingle-family: with dependent children37%
5. ErithSingle-family: with dependent children36%
6. Thamesmead EastSingle-family: with dependent children34%
7. Northumberland HeathSingle-family: with dependent children32%
8. BarnehurstSingle-family: with dependent children31%
9. Blendon & PenhillSingle-family: with dependent children30%
10. CrayfordSingle-family: with dependent children30%
11. Falconwood & WellingSingle-family: with dependent children30%
12. Blackfen & LamorbeySingle-family: with dependent children30%
13. BelvedereSingle-family: with dependent children30%
14. Crook LogSingle-family: with dependent children30%
15. St Mary's & St JamesSingle-family: with dependent children29%
16. West HeathSingle-family: with dependent children29%
17. East WickhamSingle-family: with dependent children28%

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Bexley (borough) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 30% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Single-family: with dependent children household type.

The following household types have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 8%, while average for London is 4%

Conversely, the following household types have a proportion lower than the average for London:

  • Multiple families or unrelated people comprise 8%, while average for London is 13%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021