Leyton (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 23% 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 13%, while average for London is 3%
• 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 23%, while average for London is 37%
• Indian comprise 3%, while average for London is 7%

Leyton (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:

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

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

• Hindu comprise 1.6%, while average for London is 5%
• Jewish comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 1.7%

Leyton (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 37% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

Leyton (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 28% 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 2%, while average for London is 4%