Ethnic Makeup in Islington, borough
Main ethnicity
- White British
- 40%
Higher than average
- White Irish
- 3%
- Other White
- 19%
Lower than average
- Indian
- 1.9%
- Pakistani
- 0.5%
Ethnic Makeup
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White British | 40% |
| Other White | 19% |
| Black African | 8% |
| Mixed | 7% |
| Other | 6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% |
| White Irish | 3% |
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0.4% |
| Gypsy | 0% |
Ethnic Makeup of wards within Islington (borough)
| Ward name | Main ethnicity | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Barnsbury | White British | 49% |
| 2. Highbury | White British | 47% |
| 3. St Mary's & St James' | White British | 44% |
| 4. Canonbury | White British | 44% |
| 5. Tufnell Park | White British | 42% |
| 6. Mildmay | White British | 41% |
| 7. Junction | White British | 41% |
| 8. Arsenal | White British | 41% |
| 9. Laycock | White British | 41% |
| 10. Clerkenwell | White British | 40% |
| 11. Hillrise | White British | 40% |
| 12. St Peter's & Canalside | White British | 38% |
| 13. Tollington | White British | 38% |
| 14. Bunhill | White British | 35% |
| 15. Holloway | White British | 35% |
| 16. Finsbury Park | White British | 30% |
| 17. Caledonian | White British | 30% |
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Islington (borough) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:
The main ethnic group is White British, representing 40% 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 Irish comprise 3%, while average for London is 1.8%
- Other White comprise 19%, while average for London is 15%
Conversely, the following ethnic groups have a proportion lower than the average for London:
- Indian comprise 1.9%, while average for London is 7%
- Pakistani comprise 0.5%, while average for London is 3%
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Data source: Office for National Statistics
Census 2021
Religion in Islington, borough
Main religion
- No Religion
- 41%
Higher than average
- No Religion
- 41%
Lower than average
- Hindu
- 1%
- Sikh
- 0.3%
Religion
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| No Religion | 41% |
| Christian | 35% |
| Muslim | 12% |
| Religion Not Stated | 8% |
| Other Religion | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% |
Religion of wards within Islington (borough)
| Ward name | Main religion | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Caledonian | Christian | 36% |
| 2. Highbury | No Religion | 46% |
| 3. Tufnell Park | No Religion | 45% |
| 4. Barnsbury | No Religion | 44% |
| 5. St Mary's & St James' | No Religion | 44% |
| 6. Mildmay | No Religion | 43% |
| 7. Arsenal | No Religion | 42% |
| 8. Junction | No Religion | 42% |
| 9. Tollington | No Religion | 42% |
| 10. Canonbury | No Religion | 41% |
| 11. Clerkenwell | No Religion | 41% |
| 12. Holloway | No Religion | 41% |
| 13. St Peter's & Canalside | No Religion | 39% |
| 14. Laycock | No Religion | 39% |
| 15. Bunhill | No Religion | 38% |
| 16. Hillrise | No Religion | 38% |
| 17. Finsbury Park | No Religion | 34% |
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Islington (borough) displays distinctive religion characteristics:
The main religion is No Religion, representing 41% 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 41%, while average for London is 27%
Conversely, the following religions have a proportion lower than the average for London:
- Hindu comprise 1%, while average for London is 5%
- Sikh comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 1.6%
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Data source: Office for National Statistics
Census 2021
Residents Age in Islington, borough
Main age band
- Aged 20 to 39
- 43%
Higher than average
- Aged 20 to 39
- 43%
Residents Age
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Aged 20 to 39 | 43% |
| Aged 40 to 59 | 24% |
| Aged under 20 | 19% |
| Aged 60 to 79 | 11% |
| Aged 80 and over | 2.3% |
Residents Age of wards within Islington (borough)
| Ward name | Main age band | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Holloway | Aged 20 to 39 | 48% |
| 2. St Peter's & Canalside | Aged 20 to 39 | 47% |
| 3. Bunhill | Aged 20 to 39 | 46% |
| 4. Arsenal | Aged 20 to 39 | 46% |
| 5. Caledonian | Aged 20 to 39 | 46% |
| 6. Finsbury Park | Aged 20 to 39 | 45% |
| 7. Tollington | Aged 20 to 39 | 45% |
| 8. St Mary's & St James' | Aged 20 to 39 | 45% |
| 9. Barnsbury | Aged 20 to 39 | 44% |
| 10. Laycock | Aged 20 to 39 | 44% |
| 11. Mildmay | Aged 20 to 39 | 43% |
| 12. Clerkenwell | Aged 20 to 39 | 42% |
| 13. Highbury | Aged 20 to 39 | 41% |
| 14. Junction | Aged 20 to 39 | 40% |
| 15. Canonbury | Aged 20 to 39 | 40% |
| 16. Tufnell Park | Aged 20 to 39 | 39% |
| 17. Hillrise | Aged 20 to 39 | 36% |
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Islington (borough) displays distinctive age band characteristics:
The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 43% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.
The following age bands have proportions higher than average for the London:
- Aged 20 to 39 comprise 43%, while average for London is 33%
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Data source: Office for National Statistics
Census 2021
Household Type in Islington, borough
Main household type
- People living alone
- 36%
Higher than average
- People living alone
- 36%
- Families without children
- 18%
Lower than average
- Households aged 66+
- 2.2%
- Families with young children
- 20%
Household Type
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| People living alone | 36% |
| Families with young children | 20% |
| Families without children | 18% |
| Extended families or unrelated people | 13% |
| Families with adult children at home | 8% |
| Households aged 66+ | 2.2% |
| Other family type | 1.9% |
Household Type of wards within Islington (borough)
| Ward name | Main household type | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bunhill | People living alone | 40% |
| 2. Clerkenwell | People living alone | 40% |
| 3. St Peter's & Canalside | People living alone | 40% |
| 4. Junction | People living alone | 38% |
| 5. Barnsbury | People living alone | 37% |
| 6. St Mary's & St James' | People living alone | 37% |
| 7. Laycock | People living alone | 36% |
| 8. Arsenal | People living alone | 35% |
| 9. Caledonian | People living alone | 35% |
| 10. Tufnell Park | People living alone | 35% |
| 11. Finsbury Park | People living alone | 35% |
| 12. Canonbury | People living alone | 35% |
| 13. Tollington | People living alone | 35% |
| 14. Holloway | People living alone | 34% |
| 15. Mildmay | People living alone | 34% |
| 16. Hillrise | People living alone | 34% |
| 17. Highbury | People living alone | 34% |
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Islington (borough) displays distinctive household type characteristics:
The main household type is People living alone, representing 36% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the People living alone household type.
The following household types have proportions higher than average for the London:
- People living alone comprise 36%, while average for London is 29%
- Families without children comprise 18%, while average for London is 14%
Conversely, the following household types have a proportion lower than the average for London:
- Households aged 66+ comprise 2.2%, while average for London is 4%
- Families with young children comprise 20%, while average for London is 27%
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Data source: Office for National Statistics
Census 2021