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Ethnic Makeup in Merton, borough

Main ethnicity

White British
41%

Higher than average

Other Asian
7%

Lower than average

Indian
4%
Bangladeshi
1.1%
Merton (borough)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 41%
Other White 17%
Other Asian 7%
Mixed 6%
Black African 6%
Pakistani 4%
Indian 4%
Other 4%
Black Caribbean 4%
White Irish 2%
Chinese 1.7%
Other Black 1.4%
Bangladeshi 1.1%
Arab 0.9%
Roma 0.4%
Gypsy 0.1%

Ethnic Makeup of wards within Merton (borough)

Ward nameMain ethnicity%
1. VillageWhite British57%
2. Lower MordenWhite British56%
3. Wimbledon ParkWhite British54%
4. Raynes ParkWhite British51%
5. Cannon HillWhite British50%
6. Wimbledon Town & DundonaldWhite British50%
7. HillsideWhite British48%
8. West BarnesWhite British48%
9. WandleWhite British48%
10. AbbeyWhite British47%
11. Merton ParkWhite British46%
12. St HelierWhite British39%
13. Colliers WoodWhite British39%
14. RavensburyWhite British37%
15. Cricket GreenWhite British31%
16. Lavender FieldsWhite British31%
17. GraveneyWhite British26%
18. Pollards HillWhite British25%
19. LongthorntonWhite British24%
20. Figge's MarshWhite British23%

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Merton (borough) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 41% 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 Asian comprise 7%, while average for London is 5%

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

  • Indian comprise 4%, while average for London is 7%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 1.1%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Merton, borough

Main religion

Christian
47%

Higher than average

Christian
47%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.4%
Muslim
10%
Sikh
0.3%
Merton (borough)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 47%
No Religion 28%
Muslim 10%
Religion Not Stated 7%
Hindu 6%
Buddhist 0.9%
Other Religion 0.6%
Jewish 0.4%
Sikh 0.3%

Religion of wards within Merton (borough)

Ward nameMain religion%
1. Pollards HillChristian53%
2. LongthorntonChristian52%
3. West BarnesChristian51%
4. VillageChristian51%
5. Lower MordenChristian50%
6. Cannon HillChristian50%
7. Cricket GreenChristian49%
8. Figge's MarshChristian48%
9. Lavender FieldsChristian47%
10. RavensburyChristian47%
11. Wimbledon ParkChristian47%
12. Raynes ParkChristian47%
13. Merton ParkChristian46%
14. HillsideChristian46%
15. GraveneyChristian44%
16. WandleChristian44%
17. St HelierChristian43%
18. Wimbledon Town & DundonaldChristian42%
19. AbbeyChristian42%
20. Colliers WoodChristian40%

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Merton (borough) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 47% 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 47%, while average for London is 41%

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

  • Jewish comprise 0.4%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 10%, while average for London is 15%
  • 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 Merton, borough

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
31%
Merton (borough)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 31%
Aged 40 to 59 28%
Aged under 20 24%
Aged 60 to 79 14%
Aged 80 and over 3%

Residents Age of wards within Merton (borough)

Ward nameMain age band%
1. Colliers WoodAged 20 to 3944%
2. AbbeyAged 20 to 3941%
3. WandleAged 20 to 3940%
4. GraveneyAged 20 to 3935%
5. Lavender FieldsAged 20 to 3935%
6. HillsideAged 20 to 3933%
7. Wimbledon Town & DundonaldAged 20 to 3933%
8. Wimbledon ParkAged 20 to 3932%
9. Raynes ParkAged 20 to 3931%
10. St HelierAged 20 to 3931%
11. LongthorntonAged 20 to 3930%
12. Figge's MarshAged 20 to 3930%
13. RavensburyAged 20 to 3929%
14. Cricket GreenAged 20 to 3929%
15. Pollards HillAged 20 to 3928%
16. VillageAged 40 to 5930%
17. West BarnesAged 40 to 5930%
18. Merton ParkAged 40 to 5929%
19. Cannon HillAged 40 to 5929%
20. Lower MordenAged 40 to 5929%

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Merton (borough) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 31% 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 Merton, borough

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
29%
Merton (borough)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 29%
One-person household 25%
Single-family: no children 16%
Multiple families or unrelated people 13%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 11%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 5%
Single-family: other 1.4%

Household Type of wards within Merton (borough)

Ward nameMain household type%
1. HillsideOne-person household35%
2. WandleOne-person household31%
3. AbbeyOne-person household28%
4. VillageOne-person household27%
5. Colliers WoodOne-person household27%
6. Wimbledon ParkSingle-family: with dependent children35%
7. Wimbledon Town & DundonaldSingle-family: with dependent children33%
8. West BarnesSingle-family: with dependent children32%
9. Pollards HillSingle-family: with dependent children31%
10. Cricket GreenSingle-family: with dependent children31%
11. Cannon HillSingle-family: with dependent children30%
12. Raynes ParkSingle-family: with dependent children30%
13. Lower MordenSingle-family: with dependent children30%
14. Figge's MarshSingle-family: with dependent children30%
15. Merton ParkSingle-family: with dependent children29%
16. LongthorntonSingle-family: with dependent children29%
17. St HelierSingle-family: with dependent children29%
18. RavensburySingle-family: with dependent children29%
19. Lavender FieldsSingle-family: with dependent children27%
20. GraveneySingle-family: with dependent children25%

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Merton (borough) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 29% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Single-family: with dependent children household type.

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021