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Ethnic Makeup in Downham, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
39%

Higher than average

Black African
13%
Black Caribbean
11%
Other Black
4%

Lower than average

Other White
10%
Indian
1.6%
Pakistani
0.5%
Bangladeshi
0.7%
Downham (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 39%
Black African 13%
Black Caribbean 11%
Other White 10%
Mixed 8%
Other Asian 5%
Other Black 4%
Other 4%
Indian 1.6%
Chinese 1.4%
White Irish 1%
Bangladeshi 0.7%
Arab 0.5%
Pakistani 0.5%
Roma 0.3%
Gypsy 0.1%

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Downham (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 39% 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:

  • Black African comprise 13%, while average for London is 8%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 11%, 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:

  • Other White comprise 10%, while average for London is 15%
  • Indian comprise 1.6%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.5%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Downham, ward

Main religion

Christian
52%

Higher than average

Christian
52%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.1%
Muslim
7%
Sikh
0.2%
Downham (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 52%
No Religion 29%
Muslim 7%
Religion Not Stated 6%
Hindu 4%
Other Religion 0.6%
Buddhist 0.6%
Sikh 0.2%
Jewish 0.1%

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Downham (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 52% 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 52%, while average for London is 41%

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

  • Jewish comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 7%, while average for London is 15%
  • Sikh comprise 0.2%, 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 Downham, ward

Main age band

Aged 40 to 59
29%

Lower than average

Aged 20 to 39
27%
Downham (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 40 to 59 29%
Aged under 20 28%
Aged 20 to 39 27%
Aged 60 to 79 13%
Aged 80 and over 2.8%

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Downham (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 40 to 59, representing 29% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Aged 40 to 59 age band.

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

  • Aged 20 to 39 comprise 27%, 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 Downham, ward

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
33%

Higher than average

Single-family: with dependent children
33%
Single-family: with non-dependent children
17%

Lower than average

Single-family: no children
9%
Downham (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 33%
One-person household 26%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 17%
Multiple families or unrelated people 10%
Single-family: no children 9%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 3%
Single-family: other 1.7%

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Downham (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 33% 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:

  • Single-family: with dependent children comprise 33%, while average for London is 27%
  • Single-family: with non-dependent children comprise 17%, while average for London is 11%

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

  • Single-family: no children comprise 9%, while average for London is 14%

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  • Household type in Hither Green
  • Household type in Shortlands & Park Langley

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021