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%

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%

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%

Abbey Wood (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Families with young children, representing 33% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Families with young children household type.

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

• Families with young children comprise 33%, while average for London is 27%

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

• Families without children comprise 9%, while average for London is 14%