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Ethnic Makeup in Westminster, borough

Main ethnicity

White British
28%

Higher than average

Other White
25%
Chinese
3%
Arab
8%

Lower than average

White British
28%
Indian
4%
Pakistani
1.2%
Westminster (borough)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 28%
Other White 25%
Arab 8%
Mixed 7%
Other 6%
Black African 5%
Other Asian 5%
Indian 4%
Bangladeshi 4%
Chinese 3%
Black Caribbean 2.1%
White Irish 1.8%
Pakistani 1.2%
Other Black 0.8%
Roma 0.7%
Gypsy 0%

Ethnic Makeup of wards within Westminster (borough)

Ward nameMain ethnicity%
1. MaryleboneOther White35%
2. Lancaster GateOther White32%
3. BayswaterOther White31%
4. West EndOther White31%
5. Regent's ParkOther White27%
6. Hyde ParkOther White24%
7. Pimlico NorthWhite British42%
8. Pimlico SouthWhite British36%
9. St James'sWhite British35%
10. Vincent SquareWhite British33%
11. Knightsbridge & BelgraviaWhite British32%
12. Little VeniceWhite British30%
13. Maida ValeWhite British30%
14. Abbey RoadWhite British28%
15. Harrow RoadWhite British25%
16. Queen's ParkWhite British24%
17. WestbourneWhite British20%
18. Church StreetWhite British17%

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Westminster (borough) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 28% 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 25%, while average for London is 15%
  • Chinese comprise 3%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Arab comprise 8%, while average for London is 1.6%

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

  • White British comprise 28%, while average for London is 37%
  • Indian comprise 4%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 1.2%, while average for London is 3%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Westminster, borough

Main religion

Christian
37%

Higher than average

Muslim
20%

Lower than average

Hindu
2.2%
Sikh
0.3%
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Average for London

Religion

Christian 37%
No Religion 26%
Muslim 20%
Religion Not Stated 9%
Jewish 2.8%
Hindu 2.2%
Buddhist 1.3%
Other Religion 0.9%
Sikh 0.3%

Religion of wards within Westminster (borough)

Ward nameMain religion%
1. Knightsbridge & BelgraviaChristian46%
2. Pimlico SouthChristian44%
3. Pimlico NorthChristian44%
4. Vincent SquareChristian44%
5. BayswaterChristian41%
6. Harrow RoadChristian41%
7. West EndChristian39%
8. St James'sChristian39%
9. Queen's ParkChristian38%
10. MaryleboneChristian37%
11. Lancaster GateChristian36%
12. Maida ValeChristian36%
13. Little VeniceChristian35%
14. Regent's ParkChristian33%
15. Abbey RoadChristian32%
16. Hyde ParkChristian31%
17. Church StreetMuslim49%
18. WestbourneMuslim37%

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Westminster (borough) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 37% 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 20%, while average for London is 15%

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

  • Hindu comprise 2.2%, 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 Westminster, borough

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
39%

Higher than average

Aged 20 to 39
39%

Lower than average

Aged under 20
17%
Westminster (borough)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 39%
Aged 40 to 59 27%
Aged under 20 17%
Aged 60 to 79 14%
Aged 80 and over 3%

Residents Age of wards within Westminster (borough)

Ward nameMain age band%
1. Lancaster GateAged 20 to 3947%
2. West EndAged 20 to 3944%
3. MaryleboneAged 20 to 3944%
4. BayswaterAged 20 to 3944%
5. Hyde ParkAged 20 to 3944%
6. St James'sAged 20 to 3943%
7. Pimlico NorthAged 20 to 3941%
8. Maida ValeAged 20 to 3941%
9. Regent's ParkAged 20 to 3940%
10. Vincent SquareAged 20 to 3939%
11. Harrow RoadAged 20 to 3937%
12. Church StreetAged 20 to 3936%
13. Pimlico SouthAged 20 to 3935%
14. WestbourneAged 20 to 3935%
15. Abbey RoadAged 20 to 3935%
16. Queen's ParkAged 20 to 3934%
17. Little VeniceAged 20 to 3933%
18. Knightsbridge & BelgraviaAged 40 to 5931%

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Westminster (borough) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 39% 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 39%, while average for London is 33%

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

  • Aged under 20 comprise 17%, 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 Westminster, borough

Main household type

People living alone
43%

Higher than average

People living alone
43%

Lower than average

Families with young children
17%
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Average for London

Household Type

People living alone 43%
Families with young children 17%
Families without children 15%
Extended families or unrelated people 12%
Families with adult children at home 8%
Households aged 66+ 2.9%
Other family type 2.7%

Household Type of wards within Westminster (borough)

Ward nameMain household type%
1. West EndPeople living alone53%
2. St James'sPeople living alone52%
3. BayswaterPeople living alone48%
4. Pimlico NorthPeople living alone47%
5. Knightsbridge & BelgraviaPeople living alone47%
6. MarylebonePeople living alone46%
7. Lancaster GatePeople living alone45%
8. Hyde ParkPeople living alone44%
9. Vincent SquarePeople living alone44%
10. Pimlico SouthPeople living alone43%
11. Regent's ParkPeople living alone41%
12. Abbey RoadPeople living alone41%
13. Harrow RoadPeople living alone39%
14. Little VenicePeople living alone37%
15. Church StreetPeople living alone37%
16. WestbournePeople living alone35%
17. Maida ValePeople living alone33%
18. Queen's ParkPeople living alone32%

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Westminster (borough) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is People living alone, representing 43% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the People living alone household type.

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

  • People living alone comprise 43%, while average for London is 29%

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

  • Families with young children comprise 17%, while average for London is 27%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021