Highbury (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 47% 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 47%, while average for London is 37%
• White Irish comprise 4%, while average for London is 1.8%
• Other White comprise 19%, while average for London is 15%

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

• Indian comprise 1.7%, while average for London is 7%
• Pakistani comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 3%
• Bangladeshi comprise 1.5%, while average for London is 4%
• Other Asian comprise 1.7%, while average for London is 5%

Highbury (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is No Religion, representing 46% 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 46%, while average for London is 27%

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

• Christian comprise 32%, while average for London is 41%
• Hindu comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 5%
• Muslim comprise 10%, while average for London is 15%

Highbury (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 41% 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 41%, while average for London is 33%

Highbury (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is People living alone, representing 34% 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:

• Families without children comprise 20%, while average for London is 14%