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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%
Islington (borough)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

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 nameMain ethnicity%
1. BarnsburyWhite British49%
2. HighburyWhite British47%
3. St Mary's & St James'White British44%
4. CanonburyWhite British44%
5. Tufnell ParkWhite British42%
6. MildmayWhite British41%
7. JunctionWhite British41%
8. ArsenalWhite British41%
9. LaycockWhite British41%
10. ClerkenwellWhite British40%
11. HillriseWhite British40%
12. St Peter's & CanalsideWhite British38%
13. TollingtonWhite British38%
14. BunhillWhite British35%
15. HollowayWhite British35%
16. Finsbury ParkWhite British30%
17. CaledonianWhite British30%

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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%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Islington, borough

Main religion

No Religion
41%

Higher than average

No Religion
41%

Lower than average

Hindu
1%
Sikh
0.3%
Islington (borough)
Average for London

Religion

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 nameMain religion%
1. CaledonianChristian36%
2. HighburyNo Religion46%
3. Tufnell ParkNo Religion45%
4. BarnsburyNo Religion44%
5. St Mary's & St James'No Religion44%
6. MildmayNo Religion43%
7. ArsenalNo Religion42%
8. JunctionNo Religion42%
9. TollingtonNo Religion42%
10. CanonburyNo Religion41%
11. ClerkenwellNo Religion41%
12. HollowayNo Religion41%
13. St Peter's & CanalsideNo Religion39%
14. LaycockNo Religion39%
15. BunhillNo Religion38%
16. HillriseNo Religion38%
17. Finsbury ParkNo Religion34%

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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

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Residents Age in Islington, borough

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
43%

Higher than average

Aged 20 to 39
43%
Islington (borough)
Average for London

Residents Age

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 nameMain age band%
1. HollowayAged 20 to 3948%
2. St Peter's & CanalsideAged 20 to 3947%
3. BunhillAged 20 to 3946%
4. ArsenalAged 20 to 3946%
5. CaledonianAged 20 to 3946%
6. Finsbury ParkAged 20 to 3945%
7. TollingtonAged 20 to 3945%
8. St Mary's & St James'Aged 20 to 3945%
9. BarnsburyAged 20 to 3944%
10. LaycockAged 20 to 3944%
11. MildmayAged 20 to 3943%
12. ClerkenwellAged 20 to 3942%
13. HighburyAged 20 to 3941%
14. JunctionAged 20 to 3940%
15. CanonburyAged 20 to 3940%
16. Tufnell ParkAged 20 to 3939%
17. HillriseAged 20 to 3936%

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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

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Household Type in Islington, borough

Main household type

One-person household
36%

Higher than average

One-person household
36%
Single-family: no children
18%

Lower than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
2.2%
Single-family: with dependent children
20%
Islington (borough)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 36%
Single-family: with dependent children 20%
Single-family: no children 18%
Multiple families or unrelated people 13%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 8%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 2.2%
Single-family: other 1.9%

Household Type of wards within Islington (borough)

Ward nameMain household type%
1. BunhillOne-person household40%
2. ClerkenwellOne-person household40%
3. St Peter's & CanalsideOne-person household40%
4. JunctionOne-person household38%
5. BarnsburyOne-person household37%
6. St Mary's & St James'One-person household37%
7. LaycockOne-person household36%
8. ArsenalOne-person household35%
9. CaledonianOne-person household35%
10. Tufnell ParkOne-person household35%
11. Finsbury ParkOne-person household35%
12. CanonburyOne-person household35%
13. TollingtonOne-person household35%
14. HollowayOne-person household34%
15. MildmayOne-person household34%
16. HillriseOne-person household34%
17. HighburyOne-person household34%

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Islington (borough) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 36% 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 36%, while average for London is 29%
  • Single-family: no children comprise 18%, while average for London is 14%

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

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 2.2%, while average for London is 4%
  • 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