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Ethnic Makeup in Bethnal Green, ward

Main ethnicity

Bangladeshi
35%

Higher than average

Bangladeshi
35%

Lower than average

White British
27%
Indian
2.3%
Pakistani
0.9%
Other Asian
2%
Black Caribbean
1.3%
Bethnal Green (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

Bangladeshi 35%
White British 27%
Other White 12%
Black African 6%
Mixed 4%
Other 2.6%
Chinese 2.4%
Indian 2.3%
Other Asian 2%
Black Caribbean 1.3%
Other Black 1.2%
White Irish 1.1%
Pakistani 0.9%
Arab 0.8%
Roma 0.7%
Gypsy 0%

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Bethnal Green (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is Bangladeshi, representing 35% 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:

  • Bangladeshi comprise 35%, while average for London is 4%

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

  • White British comprise 27%, while average for London is 37%
  • Indian comprise 2.3%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.9%, while average for London is 3%
  • Other Asian comprise 2%, while average for London is 5%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 1.3%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Bethnal Green, ward

Main religion

Muslim
41%

Higher than average

Muslim
41%

Lower than average

Christian
21%
Hindu
1.4%
Bethnal Green (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Muslim 41%
No Religion 28%
Christian 21%
Religion Not Stated 7%
Hindu 1.4%
Buddhist 1.2%
Other Religion 0.5%
Jewish 0.4%
Sikh 0.4%

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Bethnal Green (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Muslim, representing 41% of the population. On average, 15% of the population in London belong to the Muslim religion.

The following religions have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • Muslim comprise 41%, while average for London is 15%

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

  • Christian comprise 21%, while average for London is 41%
  • Hindu comprise 1.4%, while average for London is 5%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Bethnal Green, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
43%

Higher than average

Aged 20 to 39
43%

Lower than average

Aged 40 to 59
21%
Aged 60 to 79
8%
Aged 80 and over
1.3%
Bethnal Green (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 43%
Aged under 20 28%
Aged 40 to 59 21%
Aged 60 to 79 8%
Aged 80 and over 1.3%

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Bethnal Green (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 43% 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 43%, while average for London is 33%

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

  • Aged 40 to 59 comprise 21%, while average for London is 27%
  • Aged 60 to 79 comprise 8%, while average for London is 13%
  • Aged 80 and over comprise 1.3%, while average for London is 3%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Bethnal Green, ward

Main household type

One-person household
28%

Higher than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
18%

Lower than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
1.4%
Bethnal Green (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 28%
Single-family: with dependent children 27%
Multiple families or unrelated people 18%
Single-family: no children 14%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 9%
Single-family: other 2.6%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 1.4%

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Bethnal Green (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 28% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the One-person household household type.

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

  • Multiple families or unrelated people comprise 18%, while average for London is 13%

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

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 1.4%, while average for London is 4%

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  • Household type in Whitechapel

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021