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Ethnic Makeup in Erith, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
46%

Higher than average

White British
46%
Gypsy
0.6%
Black African
20%
Other Black
3%

Lower than average

Other White
8%
Pakistani
1.1%
Bangladeshi
0.7%
Arab
0.3%
Other
2.4%
Erith (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 46%
Black African 20%
Other White 8%
Indian 5%
Mixed 5%
Other Black 3%
Other Asian 2.6%
Other 2.4%
Black Caribbean 2.2%
Chinese 1.2%
Pakistani 1.1%
White Irish 0.7%
Bangladeshi 0.7%
Gypsy 0.6%
Arab 0.3%
Roma 0.2%

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Erith (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 46% 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 46%, while average for London is 37%
  • Gypsy comprise 0.6%, while average for London is 0.1%
  • Black African comprise 20%, 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:

  • Other White comprise 8%, while average for London is 15%
  • Pakistani comprise 1.1%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 4%
  • Arab comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 1.6%
  • Other comprise 2.4%, while average for London is 5%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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A few important facts

Religion in Erith, ward

Main religion

Christian
51%

Higher than average

Christian
51%
Sikh
3%

Lower than average

Hindu
2.4%
Jewish
0.1%
Muslim
6%
Erith (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 51%
No Religion 31%
Muslim 6%
Religion Not Stated 5%
Sikh 3%
Hindu 2.4%
Buddhist 0.6%
Other Religion 0.5%
Jewish 0.1%

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Erith (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 51% 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 51%, while average for London is 41%
  • Sikh comprise 3%, while average for London is 1.6%

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

  • Hindu comprise 2.4%, while average for London is 5%
  • Jewish comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 6%, while average for London is 15%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Erith, ward

Main age band

Aged under 20
30%

Higher than average

Aged under 20
30%
Erith (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged under 20 30%
Aged 20 to 39 30%
Aged 40 to 59 25%
Aged 60 to 79 11%
Aged 80 and over 3%

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Erith (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged under 20, representing 30% of the population. On average, 24% of the population in London belong to the Aged under 20 age band.

The following age bands have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • Aged under 20 comprise 30%, while average for London is 24%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Erith, ward

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
36%

Higher than average

Single-family: with dependent children
36%

Lower than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
8%
Erith (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 36%
One-person household 29%
Single-family: no children 11%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 10%
Multiple families or unrelated people 8%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 4%
Single-family: other 1.1%

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Erith (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 36% 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 36%, while average for London is 27%

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

  • Multiple families or unrelated people comprise 8%, while average for London is 13%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021