Custom House (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 22% 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 8%, while average for London is 4%
• Black African comprise 21%, while average for London is 8%
• Other Black comprise 3%, while average for London is 1.7%

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

• White British comprise 22%, while average for London is 37%
• Indian comprise 3%, while average for London is 7%

Custom House (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 53% 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 53%, while average for London is 41%

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

• No Religion comprise 18%, while average for London is 27%
• Hindu comprise 2%, while average for London is 5%
• Jewish comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 1.7%

Custom House (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 35% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

Custom House (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 30% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Single-family: with dependent children household type.

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

• Multiple 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:

• Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 1.6%, while average for London is 4%
• Single-family: no children comprise 10%, while average for London is 14%