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Ethnic Makeup in Bow West, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
40%

Higher than average

Bangladeshi
27%

Lower than average

Indian
1.8%
Pakistani
0.4%
Other Asian
1.5%
Black African
3%
Black Caribbean
1.8%
Other
2.2%
Bow West (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 40%
Bangladeshi 27%
Other White 11%
Mixed 6%
Black African 3%
Other 2.2%
White Irish 1.9%
Black Caribbean 1.8%
Indian 1.8%
Other Asian 1.5%
Chinese 1.4%
Arab 1.2%
Roma 0.6%
Other Black 0.5%
Pakistani 0.4%
Gypsy 0.1%

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Bow West (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 40% 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:

  • Bangladeshi comprise 27%, while average for London is 4%

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

  • Indian comprise 1.8%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.4%, while average for London is 3%
  • Other Asian comprise 1.5%, while average for London is 5%
  • Black African comprise 3%, while average for London is 8%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 1.8%, while average for London is 4%
  • Other comprise 2.2%, while average for London is 5%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Bow West, ward

Main religion

No Religion
35%

Higher than average

No Religion
35%
Muslim
30%

Lower than average

Christian
25%
Hindu
0.8%
Bow West (ward)
Average for London

Religion

No Religion 35%
Muslim 30%
Christian 25%
Religion Not Stated 6%
Hindu 0.8%
Buddhist 0.8%
Other Religion 0.6%
Jewish 0.6%
Sikh 0.5%

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Bow West (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is No Religion, representing 35% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the No Religion religion.

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

  • No Religion comprise 35%, while average for London is 27%
  • Muslim comprise 30%, while average for London is 15%

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

  • Christian comprise 25%, while average for London is 41%
  • Hindu comprise 0.8%, 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 Bow West, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
44%

Higher than average

Aged 20 to 39
44%
Bow West (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 44%
Aged 40 to 59 22%
Aged under 20 21%
Aged 60 to 79 10%
Aged 80 and over 1.9%

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Bow West (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 44% 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 44%, 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 Bow West, ward

Main household type

One-person household
29%

Higher than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
21%

Lower than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
2.1%
Bow West (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 29%
Single-family: with dependent children 22%
Multiple families or unrelated people 21%
Single-family: no children 16%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 8%
Single-family: other 2.4%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 2.1%

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Bow West (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 29% 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 21%, 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 2.1%, while average for London is 4%

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  • Household type in St Peter's
  • Household type in Victoria

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021