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Ethnic Makeup in Lewisham Central, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
26%

Higher than average

Other White
19%
Chinese
7%
Black African
11%
Black Caribbean
8%

Lower than average

White British
26%
Pakistani
0.5%
Bangladeshi
0.8%
Lewisham Central (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 26%
Other White 19%
Black African 11%
Black Caribbean 8%
Chinese 7%
Mixed 7%
Other 5%
Other Asian 5%
Indian 5%
Other Black 2.2%
White Irish 1.7%
Arab 1.2%
Bangladeshi 0.8%
Roma 0.7%
Pakistani 0.5%
Gypsy 0%

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Lewisham Central (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:

  • Other White comprise 19%, while average for London is 15%
  • Chinese comprise 7%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Black African comprise 11%, while average for London is 8%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 8%, while average for London is 4%

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

  • White British comprise 26%, while average for London is 37%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.5%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.8%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Lewisham Central, ward

Main religion

Christian
40%

Higher than average

No Religion
37%
Buddhist
2.1%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.3%
Muslim
7%
Sikh
0.2%
Lewisham Central (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 40%
No Religion 37%
Religion Not Stated 8%
Muslim 7%
Hindu 4%
Buddhist 2.1%
Other Religion 0.8%
Jewish 0.3%
Sikh 0.2%

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Lewisham Central (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:

  • No Religion comprise 37%, while average for London is 27%
  • Buddhist comprise 2.1%, while average for London is 0.9%

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

  • Jewish comprise 0.3%, 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 Lewisham Central, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
53%

Higher than average

Aged 20 to 39
53%

Lower than average

Aged under 20
19%
Aged 40 to 59
21%
Aged 60 to 79
7%
Aged 80 and over
0.9%
Lewisham Central (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 53%
Aged 40 to 59 21%
Aged under 20 19%
Aged 60 to 79 7%
Aged 80 and over 0.9%

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Lewisham Central (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 53% 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 53%, while average for London is 33%

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

  • Aged under 20 comprise 19%, while average for London is 24%
  • Aged 40 to 59 comprise 21%, while average for London is 27%
  • Aged 60 to 79 comprise 7%, while average for London is 13%
  • Aged 80 and over comprise 0.9%, while average for London is 3%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Lewisham Central, ward

Main household type

One-person household
36%

Higher than average

One-person household
36%
Single-family: no children
24%

Lower than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
0.9%
Single-family: with dependent children
18%
Single-family: with non-dependent children
6%
Lewisham Central (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 36%
Single-family: no children 24%
Single-family: with dependent children 18%
Multiple families or unrelated people 12%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 6%
Single-family: other 2.7%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 0.9%

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Lewisham Central (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 36% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the One-person household household type.

The following household types have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • One-person household comprise 36%, while average for London is 29%
  • Single-family: no children comprise 24%, while average for London is 14%

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

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 0.9%, while average for London is 4%
  • Single-family: with dependent children comprise 18%, while average for London is 27%
  • Single-family: with non-dependent children comprise 6%, while average for London is 11%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021