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Ethnic Makeup in Kensington and Chelsea, borough

Main ethnicity

White British
33%

Higher than average

Other White
28%
Arab
4%

Lower than average

Indian
2.2%
Pakistani
0.9%
Bangladeshi
1%
Black African
5%
Kensington and Chelsea (borough)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 33%
Other White 28%
Mixed 7%
Other 5%
Other Asian 5%
Black African 5%
Arab 4%
Chinese 2.7%
Black Caribbean 2.3%
Indian 2.2%
White Irish 2%
Bangladeshi 1%
Pakistani 0.9%
Other Black 0.8%
Roma 0.7%
Gypsy 0.1%

Ethnic Makeup of wards within Kensington and Chelsea (borough)

Ward nameMain ethnicity%
1. RedcliffeOther White41%
2. CourtfieldOther White38%
3. Queen's GateOther White37%
4. Earl's CourtOther White34%
5. Brompton & Hans TownOther White32%
6. AbingdonOther White32%
7. HollandOther White28%
8. NorlandWhite British45%
9. Royal HospitalWhite British45%
10. St. Helen'sWhite British42%
11. StanleyWhite British41%
12. Chelsea RiversideWhite British38%
13. PembridgeWhite British37%
14. CampdenWhite British36%
15. DalgarnoWhite British33%
16. ColvilleWhite British32%
17. Notting DaleWhite British26%
18. GolborneWhite British24%

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Kensington and Chelsea (borough) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 33% 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 28%, while average for London is 15%
  • Arab comprise 4%, while average for London is 1.6%

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

  • Indian comprise 2.2%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.9%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 1%, while average for London is 4%
  • Black African comprise 5%, while average for London is 8%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Kensington and Chelsea, borough

Main religion

Christian
48%

Higher than average

Christian
48%
Religion Not Stated
10%

Lower than average

Hindu
1.1%
Sikh
0.2%
Kensington and Chelsea (borough)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 48%
No Religion 25%
Muslim 12%
Religion Not Stated 10%
Jewish 1.9%
Buddhist 1.1%
Hindu 1.1%
Other Religion 0.7%
Sikh 0.2%

Religion of wards within Kensington and Chelsea (borough)

Ward nameMain religion%
1. Royal HospitalChristian61%
2. RedcliffeChristian53%
3. StanleyChristian51%
4. Chelsea RiversideChristian51%
5. NorlandChristian50%
6. Queen's GateChristian49%
7. DalgarnoChristian49%
8. AbingdonChristian48%
9. CampdenChristian48%
10. St. Helen'sChristian48%
11. HollandChristian47%
12. Brompton & Hans TownChristian47%
13. CourtfieldChristian47%
14. Earl's CourtChristian46%
15. Notting DaleChristian46%
16. ColvilleChristian46%
17. PembridgeChristian44%
18. GolborneChristian39%

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Kensington and Chelsea (borough) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 48% 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:

  • Christian comprise 48%, while average for London is 41%
  • Religion Not Stated comprise 10%, while average for London is 7%

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

  • Hindu comprise 1.1%, 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 Kensington and Chelsea, borough

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
33%

Lower than average

Aged under 20
18%
Kensington and Chelsea (borough)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 33%
Aged 40 to 59 29%
Aged under 20 18%
Aged 60 to 79 16%
Aged 80 and over 4%

Residents Age of wards within Kensington and Chelsea (borough)

Ward nameMain age band%
1. Earl's CourtAged 20 to 3944%
2. CourtfieldAged 20 to 3940%
3. PembridgeAged 20 to 3940%
4. RedcliffeAged 20 to 3938%
5. Queen's GateAged 20 to 3938%
6. GolborneAged 20 to 3936%
7. Brompton & Hans TownAged 20 to 3934%
8. ColvilleAged 20 to 3934%
9. AbingdonAged 20 to 3934%
10. StanleyAged 20 to 3931%
11. Notting DaleAged 20 to 3931%
12. St. Helen'sAged 20 to 3930%
13. DalgarnoAged 20 to 3929%
14. CampdenAged 40 to 5932%
15. NorlandAged 40 to 5932%
16. HollandAged 40 to 5931%
17. Royal HospitalAged 40 to 5930%
18. Chelsea RiversideAged 40 to 5928%

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Kensington and Chelsea (borough) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

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

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

  • Aged under 20 comprise 18%, while average for London is 24%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Kensington and Chelsea, borough

Main household type

One-person household
44%

Higher than average

One-person household
44%

Lower than average

Single-family: with dependent children
17%
Kensington and Chelsea (borough)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 44%
Single-family: with dependent children 17%
Single-family: no children 14%
Multiple families or unrelated people 10%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 9%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 4%
Single-family: other 2.1%

Household Type of wards within Kensington and Chelsea (borough)

Ward nameMain household type%
1. PembridgeOne-person household51%
2. Earl's CourtOne-person household50%
3. ColvilleOne-person household49%
4. CourtfieldOne-person household49%
5. Brompton & Hans TownOne-person household48%
6. Royal HospitalOne-person household47%
7. Chelsea RiversideOne-person household46%
8. StanleyOne-person household44%
9. RedcliffeOne-person household44%
10. Queen's GateOne-person household42%
11. St. Helen'sOne-person household42%
12. GolborneOne-person household41%
13. AbingdonOne-person household41%
14. NorlandOne-person household41%
15. CampdenOne-person household38%
16. Notting DaleOne-person household37%
17. HollandOne-person household37%
18. DalgarnoOne-person household35%

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Kensington and Chelsea (borough) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 44% 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 44%, 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 17%, while average for London is 27%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021