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Ethnic Makeup in Brixton North, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
24%

Higher than average

Mixed
9%
Black African
20%
Black Caribbean
13%
Other Black
4%

Lower than average

White British
24%
Indian
0.7%
Pakistani
0.5%
Bangladeshi
0.8%
Other Asian
1.7%
Brixton North (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

CategoryPercentage
White British
24%
Black African
20%
Other White
15%
Black Caribbean
13%
Mixed
9%
Other
7%
Other Black
4%
Other Asian
1.7%
White Irish
1.6%
Chinese
1.5%
Bangladeshi
0.8%
Arab
0.8%
Indian
0.7%
Pakistani
0.5%
Roma
0.5%
Gypsy
0.1%

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Brixton North (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 24% 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:

  • Mixed comprise 9%, while average for London is 6%
  • Black African comprise 20%, while average for London is 8%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 13%, while average for London is 4%
  • 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:

  • White British comprise 24%, while average for London is 37%
  • Indian comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.5%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.8%, while average for London is 4%
  • Other Asian comprise 1.7%, while average for London is 5%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Brixton North, ward

Main religion

Christian
48%

Higher than average

Christian
48%

Lower than average

Hindu
0.3%
Jewish
0.3%
Sikh
0.1%
Brixton North (ward)
Average for London

Religion

CategoryPercentage
Christian
48%
No Religion
30%
Muslim
12%
Religion Not Stated
8%
Other Religion
1%
Buddhist
0.8%
Hindu
0.3%
Jewish
0.3%
Sikh
0.1%

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Brixton North (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 48% 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 48%, while average for London is 41%

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

  • Hindu comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 5%
  • Jewish comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Sikh comprise 0.1%, 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 Brixton North, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
43%

Higher than average

Aged 20 to 39
43%
Brixton North (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

CategoryPercentage
Aged 20 to 39
43%
Aged 40 to 59
25%
Aged under 20
20%
Aged 60 to 79
10%
Aged 80 and over
1.7%

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Brixton North (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%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Brixton North, ward

Main household type

People living alone
34%

Higher than average

Extended families or unrelated people
17%

Lower than average

Households aged 66+
0.8%
Families with young children
20%
Brixton North (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

CategoryPercentage
People living alone
34%
Families with young children
20%
Extended families or unrelated people
17%
Families without children
13%
Families with adult children at home
12%
Other family type
2.9%
Households aged 66+
0.8%

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Brixton North (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is People living alone, representing 34% 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:

  • Extended families or unrelated people comprise 17%, while average for London is 13%

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

  • Households aged 66+ comprise 0.8%, while average for London is 4%
  • Families with young children comprise 20%, while average for London is 27%

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  • Household type in Myatt's Fields
  • Household type in Stockwell East
  • Household type in Stockwell West & Larkhall

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021