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Ethnic Makeup in Forest Gate North, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
24%

Higher than average

Pakistani
7%
Bangladeshi
14%
Black African
11%
Black Caribbean
6%

Lower than average

White British
24%
Forest Gate North (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 24%
Other White 16%
Bangladeshi 14%
Black African 11%
Pakistani 7%
Black Caribbean 6%
Mixed 6%
Indian 5%
Other 3%
Other Asian 2.9%
Other Black 2.2%
White Irish 1.2%
Arab 0.6%
Roma 0.6%
Chinese 0.4%
Gypsy 0.1%

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Forest Gate 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:

  • Pakistani comprise 7%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 14%, while average for London is 4%
  • Black African comprise 11%, while average for London is 8%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 6%, while average for London is 4%

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

  • White British comprise 24%, while average for London is 37%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Forest Gate North, ward

Main religion

Christian
40%

Higher than average

Muslim
28%

Lower than average

No Religion
20%
Hindu
2.6%
Jewish
0.2%
Forest Gate North (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 40%
Muslim 28%
No Religion 20%
Religion Not Stated 6%
Hindu 2.6%
Sikh 1.3%
Other Religion 0.6%
Buddhist 0.3%
Jewish 0.2%

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Forest Gate North (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 40% 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:

  • Muslim comprise 28%, while average for London is 15%

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

  • No Religion comprise 20%, while average for London is 27%
  • Hindu comprise 2.6%, while average for London is 5%
  • Jewish comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.7%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Forest Gate North, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
34%
Forest Gate North (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 34%
Aged 40 to 59 27%
Aged under 20 25%
Aged 60 to 79 11%
Aged 80 and over 1.8%

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Forest Gate North (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 34% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Forest Gate North, ward

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
28%

Higher than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
18%

Lower than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
2%
Forest Gate North (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 28%
One-person household 24%
Multiple families or unrelated people 18%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 13%
Single-family: no children 13%
Single-family: other 2%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 2%

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Forest Gate North (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 28% 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 18%, 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 2%, while average for London is 4%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021