Markhouse (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 20%, while average for London is 3%

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

• White British comprise 23%, while average for London is 37%
• Bangladeshi comprise 1.7%, while average for London is 4%

Markhouse (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Muslim, representing 36% of the population. On average, 15% of the population in London belong to the Muslim religion.

The following religions have proportions higher than average for the London:

• Muslim comprise 36%, while average for London is 15%

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

• Christian comprise 30%, while average for London is 41%
• Hindu comprise 1.7%, while average for London is 5%
• Jewish comprise 0.4%, while average for London is 1.7%
• Sikh comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 1.6%

Markhouse (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.

Markhouse (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 26% 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 17%, while average for London is 13%