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Ethnic Makeup in Camden, borough

Main ethnicity

White British
35%

Higher than average

Other White
21%
Bangladeshi
7%
Chinese
3%

Lower than average

Indian
3%
Pakistani
0.8%
Black Caribbean
1.3%
Camden (borough)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 35%
Other White 21%
Bangladeshi 7%
Black African 7%
Mixed 7%
Other 5%
Other Asian 4%
Indian 3%
Chinese 3%
White Irish 2.5%
Arab 2.1%
Black Caribbean 1.3%
Other Black 1%
Pakistani 0.8%
Roma 0.5%
Gypsy 0.1%

Ethnic Makeup of wards within Camden (borough)

Ward nameMain ethnicity%
1. HighgateWhite British56%
2. Kentish Town NorthWhite British50%
3. Hampstead TownWhite British46%
4. Gospel OakWhite British41%
5. Kentish Town SouthWhite British41%
6. Camden SquareWhite British38%
7. Primrose HillWhite British37%
8. Fortune GreenWhite British37%
9. HaverstockWhite British36%
10. BelsizeWhite British36%
11. FrognalWhite British36%
12. West HampsteadWhite British35%
13. Camden TownWhite British35%
14. South HampsteadWhite British32%
15. Holborn & Covent GardenWhite British31%
16. BloomsburyWhite British29%
17. Regent's ParkWhite British29%
18. KilburnWhite British27%
19. St Pancras & Somers TownWhite British26%
20. King's CrossWhite British24%

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Camden (borough) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 35% 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:

  • Other White comprise 21%, while average for London is 15%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 7%, while average for London is 4%
  • Chinese comprise 3%, while average for London is 1.7%

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

  • Indian comprise 3%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.8%, while average for London is 3%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 1.3%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Camden, borough

Main religion

No Religion
35%

Higher than average

No Religion
35%
Jewish
5%

Lower than average

Christian
31%
Hindu
1.9%
Sikh
0.2%
Camden (borough)
Average for London

Religion

No Religion 35%
Christian 31%
Muslim 16%
Religion Not Stated 9%
Jewish 5%
Hindu 1.9%
Buddhist 1.1%
Other Religion 0.9%
Sikh 0.2%

Religion of wards within Camden (borough)

Ward nameMain religion%
1. Fortune GreenChristian35%
2. KilburnChristian34%
3. Primrose HillChristian32%
4. FrognalChristian32%
5. Regent's ParkChristian30%
6. St Pancras & Somers TownMuslim32%
7. Kentish Town NorthNo Religion47%
8. HighgateNo Religion44%
9. Kentish Town SouthNo Religion41%
10. Camden SquareNo Religion40%
11. BloomsburyNo Religion38%
12. Camden TownNo Religion38%
13. Hampstead TownNo Religion37%
14. West HampsteadNo Religion37%
15. BelsizeNo Religion36%
16. Gospel OakNo Religion35%
17. South HampsteadNo Religion35%
18. Holborn & Covent GardenNo Religion34%
19. King's CrossNo Religion33%
20. HaverstockNo Religion32%

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Camden (borough) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is No Religion, representing 35% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the No Religion religion.

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

  • No Religion comprise 35%, while average for London is 27%
  • Jewish comprise 5%, while average for London is 1.7%

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

  • Christian comprise 31%, while average for London is 41%
  • Hindu comprise 1.9%, while average for London is 5%
  • Sikh comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.6%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Camden, borough

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
38%
Camden (borough)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 38%
Aged 40 to 59 25%
Aged under 20 21%
Aged 60 to 79 13%
Aged 80 and over 3%

Residents Age of wards within Camden (borough)

Ward nameMain age band%
1. West HampsteadAged 20 to 3947%
2. King's CrossAged 20 to 3946%
3. Camden TownAged 20 to 3944%
4. Camden SquareAged 20 to 3943%
5. BloomsburyAged 20 to 3943%
6. South HampsteadAged 20 to 3941%
7. Holborn & Covent GardenAged 20 to 3941%
8. Kentish Town SouthAged 20 to 3940%
9. Kentish Town NorthAged 20 to 3939%
10. St Pancras & Somers TownAged 20 to 3939%
11. Regent's ParkAged 20 to 3939%
12. Fortune GreenAged 20 to 3939%
13. HaverstockAged 20 to 3937%
14. KilburnAged 20 to 3936%
15. BelsizeAged 20 to 3935%
16. Gospel OakAged 20 to 3934%
17. Primrose HillAged 20 to 3930%
18. Hampstead TownAged 40 to 5930%
19. FrognalAged 40 to 5929%
20. HighgateAged 40 to 5928%

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Camden (borough) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 38% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Camden, borough

Main household type

One-person household
39%

Higher than average

One-person household
39%

Lower than average

Single-family: with dependent children
20%
Camden (borough)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 39%
Single-family: with dependent children 20%
Single-family: no children 16%
Multiple families or unrelated people 12%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 8%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 3%
Single-family: other 1.8%

Household Type of wards within Camden (borough)

Ward nameMain household type%
1. BloomsburyOne-person household53%
2. Holborn & Covent GardenOne-person household45%
3. BelsizeOne-person household42%
4. KilburnOne-person household42%
5. King's CrossOne-person household41%
6. Primrose HillOne-person household40%
7. West HampsteadOne-person household40%
8. Gospel OakOne-person household39%
9. Camden TownOne-person household38%
10. Camden SquareOne-person household38%
11. Kentish Town NorthOne-person household37%
12. Regent's ParkOne-person household37%
13. Hampstead TownOne-person household37%
14. South HampsteadOne-person household36%
15. HaverstockOne-person household36%
16. Kentish Town SouthOne-person household35%
17. HighgateOne-person household35%
18. St Pancras & Somers TownOne-person household35%
19. Fortune GreenOne-person household34%
20. FrognalOne-person household30%

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Camden (borough) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 39% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the One-person household household type.

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

  • One-person household comprise 39%, while average for London is 29%

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

  • Single-family: with dependent children comprise 20%, while average for London is 27%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021