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Ethnic Makeup in Newham, borough

Main ethnicity

Bangladeshi
16%

Higher than average

Indian
11%
Pakistani
9%
Bangladeshi
16%
Black African
12%

Lower than average

White British
15%
Newham (borough)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

Bangladeshi 16%
White British 15%
Other White 15%
Black African 12%
Indian 11%
Pakistani 9%
Other Asian 5%
Mixed 5%
Other 4%
Black Caribbean 4%
Other Black 1.9%
Chinese 1.8%
Arab 1%
Roma 0.7%
White Irish 0.6%
Gypsy 0.1%

Ethnic Makeup of wards within Newham (borough)

Ward nameMain ethnicity%
1. Manor ParkBangladeshi29%
2. Little IlfordBangladeshi26%
3. Forest Gate SouthBangladeshi22%
4. Plaistow NorthBangladeshi22%
5. BoleynBangladeshi20%
6. East Ham SouthBangladeshi18%
7. Canning Town NorthBlack African21%
8. Royal AlbertBlack African20%
9. PlashetIndian34%
10. Green Street EastIndian29%
11. Green Street WestIndian26%
12. Wall EndIndian17%
13. BecktonOther White25%
14. Royal VictoriaOther White22%
15. MarylandOther White20%
16. West HamOther White18%
17. East HamPakistani18%
18. Stratford Olympic ParkWhite British27%
19. Forest Gate NorthWhite British24%
20. Custom HouseWhite British22%
21. StratfordWhite British20%
22. Canning Town SouthWhite British20%
23. Plaistow West & Canning Town EastWhite British20%
24. Plaistow SouthWhite British18%

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Newham (borough) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is Bangladeshi, representing 16% of the population. On average, 4% of the population in London belong to the Bangladeshi ethnic group.

The following ethnic groups have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • Indian comprise 11%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 9%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 16%, while average for London is 4%
  • Black African comprise 12%, while average for London is 8%

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

  • White British comprise 15%, while average for London is 37%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Newham, borough

Main religion

Christian
35%

Higher than average

Muslim
35%

Lower than average

No Religion
14%
Jewish
0.1%
Newham (borough)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 35%
Muslim 35%
No Religion 14%
Religion Not Stated 7%
Hindu 6%
Sikh 1.6%
Buddhist 0.6%
Other Religion 0.5%
Jewish 0.1%

Religion of wards within Newham (borough)

Ward nameMain religion%
1. Custom HouseChristian53%
2. BecktonChristian49%
3. Royal AlbertChristian47%
4. West HamChristian46%
5. Plaistow West & Canning Town EastChristian46%
6. Canning Town NorthChristian45%
7. Plaistow SouthChristian45%
8. MarylandChristian43%
9. Canning Town SouthChristian43%
10. Forest Gate NorthChristian40%
11. Royal VictoriaChristian37%
12. StratfordChristian36%
13. PlashetMuslim55%
14. Green Street WestMuslim53%
15. Little IlfordMuslim52%
16. Manor ParkMuslim52%
17. Green Street EastMuslim52%
18. East HamMuslim46%
19. BoleynMuslim46%
20. Plaistow NorthMuslim43%
21. Forest Gate SouthMuslim41%
22. East Ham SouthMuslim39%
23. Wall EndMuslim37%
24. Stratford Olympic ParkNo Religion40%

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Newham (borough) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 35% 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:

  • Muslim comprise 35%, while average for London is 15%

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

  • No Religion comprise 14%, while average for London is 27%
  • Jewish comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 1.7%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Newham, borough

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
38%

Lower than average

Aged 60 to 79
9%
Newham (borough)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 38%
Aged under 20 26%
Aged 40 to 59 25%
Aged 60 to 79 9%
Aged 80 and over 1.6%

Residents Age of wards within Newham (borough)

Ward nameMain age band%
1. Little IlfordAged under 2033%
2. East Ham SouthAged under 2032%
3. Stratford Olympic ParkAged 20 to 3964%
4. Royal VictoriaAged 20 to 3961%
5. StratfordAged 20 to 3956%
6. Canning Town SouthAged 20 to 3949%
7. Royal AlbertAged 20 to 3943%
8. Canning Town NorthAged 20 to 3941%
9. MarylandAged 20 to 3940%
10. West HamAged 20 to 3938%
11. Green Street WestAged 20 to 3937%
12. Forest Gate SouthAged 20 to 3937%
13. PlashetAged 20 to 3936%
14. Custom HouseAged 20 to 3935%
15. BecktonAged 20 to 3935%
16. Green Street EastAged 20 to 3935%
17. Forest Gate NorthAged 20 to 3934%
18. Plaistow West & Canning Town EastAged 20 to 3934%
19. BoleynAged 20 to 3934%
20. Plaistow NorthAged 20 to 3934%
21. Manor ParkAged 20 to 3932%
22. Wall EndAged 20 to 3932%
23. Plaistow SouthAged 20 to 3932%
24. East HamAged 20 to 3932%

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Newham (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.

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

  • Aged 60 to 79 comprise 9%, while average for London is 13%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Newham, borough

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
29%

Higher than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
20%

Lower than average

One-person household
23%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over
1.8%
Newham (borough)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 29%
One-person household 23%
Multiple families or unrelated people 20%
Single-family: no children 12%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 12%
Single-family: other 2.6%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 1.8%

Household Type of wards within Newham (borough)

Ward nameMain household type%
1. Green Street WestMultiple families or unrelated people29%
2. StratfordOne-person household31%
3. Royal VictoriaOne-person household31%
4. MarylandOne-person household28%
5. Canning Town NorthOne-person household28%
6. Canning Town SouthOne-person household26%
7. West HamOne-person household25%
8. Stratford Olympic ParkSingle-family: no children26%
9. Little IlfordSingle-family: with dependent children39%
10. East Ham SouthSingle-family: with dependent children38%
11. BoleynSingle-family: with dependent children35%
12. Manor ParkSingle-family: with dependent children34%
13. Wall EndSingle-family: with dependent children34%
14. Plaistow SouthSingle-family: with dependent children33%
15. Green Street EastSingle-family: with dependent children33%
16. East HamSingle-family: with dependent children33%
17. BecktonSingle-family: with dependent children31%
18. Royal AlbertSingle-family: with dependent children30%
19. Custom HouseSingle-family: with dependent children30%
20. Plaistow West & Canning Town EastSingle-family: with dependent children30%
21. PlashetSingle-family: with dependent children29%
22. Plaistow NorthSingle-family: with dependent children29%
23. Forest Gate NorthSingle-family: with dependent children28%
24. Forest Gate SouthSingle-family: with dependent children27%

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Newham (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.

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

  • Multiple families or unrelated people comprise 20%, while average for London is 13%

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

  • One-person household comprise 23%, while average for London is 29%
  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 1.8%, while average for London is 4%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021