Homerton (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 26% 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 19%, while average for London is 8%
• Black Caribbean comprise 9%, while average for London is 4%
• Other Black comprise 4%, while average for London is 1.7%
• Other comprise 7%, while average for London is 5%

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

• White British comprise 26%, while average for London is 37%
• Indian comprise 2.3%, while average for London is 7%
• Pakistani comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 3%

Homerton (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 38% 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:

• No Religion comprise 34%, while average for London is 27%
• Other Religion comprise 2%, while average for London is 1%

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

• Hindu comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 5%

Homerton (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

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

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

• Aged 60 to 79 comprise 9%, while average for London is 13%

Homerton (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 34% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the One-person household household type.

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

• Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 1.2%, while average for London is 4%