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Ethnic Makeup in Abbey Wood, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
34%

Higher than average

Gypsy
0.6%
Black African
26%
Other Black
4%

Lower than average

Other White
10%
Indian
2.6%
Pakistani
1%
Bangladeshi
1.1%
Abbey Wood (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 34%
Black African 26%
Other White 10%
Other Asian 6%
Mixed 5%
Other Black 4%
Other 4%
Black Caribbean 4%
Indian 2.6%
Bangladeshi 1.1%
Chinese 1%
Pakistani 1%
White Irish 0.8%
Gypsy 0.6%
Arab 0.4%
Roma 0.3%

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Abbey Wood (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 34% 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:

  • Gypsy comprise 0.6%, while average for London is 0.1%
  • Black African comprise 26%, 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:

  • Other White comprise 10%, while average for London is 15%
  • Indian comprise 2.6%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 1%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 1.1%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Abbey Wood, ward

Main religion

Christian
52%

Higher than average

Christian
52%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.1%
Muslim
9%
Abbey Wood (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 52%
No Religion 25%
Muslim 9%
Religion Not Stated 6%
Hindu 4%
Sikh 1.9%
Buddhist 1.6%
Other Religion 0.4%
Jewish 0.1%

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Abbey Wood (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 52% 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 52%, while average for London is 41%

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

  • Jewish comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 9%, while average for London is 15%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Abbey Wood, ward

Main age band

Aged under 20
29%

Higher than average

Aged under 20
29%
Abbey Wood (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged under 20 29%
Aged 20 to 39 29%
Aged 40 to 59 27%
Aged 60 to 79 12%
Aged 80 and over 2.1%

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Abbey Wood (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged under 20, representing 29% of the population. On average, 24% of the population in London belong to the Aged under 20 age band.

The following age bands have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • Aged under 20 comprise 29%, 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 Abbey Wood, ward

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
33%

Higher than average

Single-family: with dependent children
33%

Lower than average

Single-family: no children
9%
Abbey Wood (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 33%
One-person household 26%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 14%
Multiple families or unrelated people 13%
Single-family: no children 9%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 3%
Single-family: other 1.8%

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Abbey Wood (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 33% 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:

  • Single-family: with dependent children comprise 33%, while average for London is 27%

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

  • Single-family: no children comprise 9%, while average for London is 14%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021