Canonbury (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 44% 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:

• White British comprise 44%, while average for London is 37%
• White Irish comprise 3%, while average for London is 1.8%
• Other White comprise 20%, while average for London is 15%

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

• Indian comprise 1.4%, while average for London is 7%
• Pakistani comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 3%
• Other Asian comprise 1.8%, while average for London is 5%

Canonbury (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is No Religion, representing 41% 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 41%, while average for London is 27%

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

• Hindu comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 5%
• Muslim comprise 9%, while average for London is 15%
• Sikh comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.6%

Canonbury (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 40% 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 40%, while average for London is 33%

Canonbury (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is People living alone, representing 35% 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:

• People living alone comprise 35%, while average for London is 29%

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

• Families with young children comprise 21%, while average for London is 27%