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Ethnic Makeup in Southwark, borough

Main ethnicity

White British
36%

Higher than average

Black African
16%
Other Black
4%

Lower than average

Indian
2%
Pakistani
0.7%
Southwark (borough)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 36%
Black African 16%
Other White 13%
Mixed 7%
Black Caribbean 6%
Other 5%
Other Black 4%
Other Asian 2.7%
Chinese 2.7%
Indian 2%
White Irish 2%
Bangladeshi 1.8%
Arab 1%
Pakistani 0.7%
Roma 0.5%
Gypsy 0.1%

Ethnic Makeup of wards within Southwark (borough)

Ward nameMain ethnicity%
1. PeckhamBlack African30%
2. Old Kent RoadBlack African26%
3. FaradayBlack African23%
4. Dulwich VillageWhite British65%
5. Goose GreenWhite British57%
6. Dulwich HillWhite British56%
7. Peckham RyeWhite British50%
8. Dulwich WoodWhite British43%
9. Rye LaneWhite British41%
10. North BermondseyWhite British40%
11. Surrey DocksWhite British39%
12. Champion HillWhite British38%
13. Nunhead & Queen's RoadWhite British36%
14. South BermondseyWhite British35%
15. Borough & BanksideWhite British35%
16. St GilesWhite British35%
17. London Bridge & West BermondseyWhite British35%
18. RotherhitheWhite British33%
19. St George'sWhite British31%
20. NewingtonWhite British29%
21. North WalworthWhite British28%
22. Camberwell GreenWhite British27%
23. ChaucerWhite British25%

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Southwark (borough) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 36% 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:

  • Black African comprise 16%, while average for London is 8%
  • Other Black comprise 4%, while average for London is 1.7%

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

  • Indian comprise 2%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 3%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Southwark, borough

Main religion

Christian
43%

Higher than average

No Religion
36%

Lower than average

Hindu
1.1%
Muslim
10%
Sikh
0.2%
Southwark (borough)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 43%
No Religion 36%
Muslim 10%
Religion Not Stated 7%
Hindu 1.1%
Buddhist 1%
Other Religion 0.7%
Jewish 0.4%
Sikh 0.2%

Religion of wards within Southwark (borough)

Ward nameMain religion%
1. Old Kent RoadChristian52%
2. PeckhamChristian51%
3. FaradayChristian50%
4. Camberwell GreenChristian48%
5. South BermondseyChristian48%
6. NewingtonChristian47%
7. Nunhead & Queen's RoadChristian44%
8. St GilesChristian44%
9. Dulwich WoodChristian43%
10. North BermondseyChristian43%
11. RotherhitheChristian43%
12. Champion HillChristian43%
13. Rye LaneChristian42%
14. North WalworthChristian41%
15. London Bridge & West BermondseyChristian40%
16. ChaucerChristian39%
17. Goose GreenNo Religion51%
18. Dulwich HillNo Religion49%
19. Dulwich VillageNo Religion47%
20. Peckham RyeNo Religion47%
21. Surrey DocksNo Religion42%
22. Borough & BanksideNo Religion42%
23. St George'sNo Religion38%

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Southwark (borough) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 43% 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:

  • No Religion comprise 36%, while average for London is 27%

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

  • Hindu comprise 1.1%, while average for London is 5%
  • Muslim comprise 10%, while average for London is 15%
  • 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 Southwark, borough

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
41%

Higher than average

Aged 20 to 39
41%
Southwark (borough)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 41%
Aged 40 to 59 26%
Aged under 20 21%
Aged 60 to 79 11%
Aged 80 and over 2%

Residents Age of wards within Southwark (borough)

Ward nameMain age band%
1. Surrey DocksAged 20 to 3951%
2. London Bridge & West BermondseyAged 20 to 3951%
3. North WalworthAged 20 to 3950%
4. St George'sAged 20 to 3949%
5. ChaucerAged 20 to 3947%
6. Borough & BanksideAged 20 to 3947%
7. RotherhitheAged 20 to 3947%
8. North BermondseyAged 20 to 3946%
9. South BermondseyAged 20 to 3942%
10. Rye LaneAged 20 to 3940%
11. Nunhead & Queen's RoadAged 20 to 3940%
12. Goose GreenAged 20 to 3940%
13. St GilesAged 20 to 3940%
14. Camberwell GreenAged 20 to 3939%
15. NewingtonAged 20 to 3938%
16. PeckhamAged 20 to 3937%
17. Champion HillAged 20 to 3936%
18. FaradayAged 20 to 3935%
19. Old Kent RoadAged 20 to 3935%
20. Dulwich HillAged 20 to 3935%
21. Peckham RyeAged 20 to 3933%
22. Dulwich VillageAged 40 to 5931%
23. Dulwich WoodAged 40 to 5929%

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Southwark (borough) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 41% 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 41%, 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 Southwark, borough

Main household type

One-person household
33%

Lower than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
1.9%
Southwark (borough)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 33%
Single-family: with dependent children 22%
Single-family: no children 16%
Multiple families or unrelated people 15%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 9%
Single-family: other 2.4%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 1.9%

Household Type of wards within Southwark (borough)

Ward nameMain household type%
1. Borough & BanksideOne-person household42%
2. London Bridge & West BermondseyOne-person household38%
3. St George'sOne-person household37%
4. NewingtonOne-person household37%
5. North BermondseyOne-person household37%
6. North WalworthOne-person household36%
7. Camberwell GreenOne-person household36%
8. South BermondseyOne-person household35%
9. RotherhitheOne-person household34%
10. Nunhead & Queen's RoadOne-person household34%
11. ChaucerOne-person household34%
12. Old Kent RoadOne-person household33%
13. Rye LaneOne-person household32%
14. St GilesOne-person household31%
15. PeckhamOne-person household31%
16. Surrey DocksOne-person household31%
17. Champion HillOne-person household31%
18. Goose GreenOne-person household30%
19. FaradayOne-person household28%
20. Dulwich VillageSingle-family: with dependent children36%
21. Peckham RyeSingle-family: with dependent children31%
22. Dulwich WoodSingle-family: with dependent children30%
23. Dulwich HillSingle-family: with dependent children28%

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Southwark (borough) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 33% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the One-person household household type.

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

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 1.9%, while average for London is 4%

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  • Household type in Tower Hamlets
  • Household type in Westminster

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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