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Ethnic Makeup in Orpington, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
67%

Higher than average

White British
67%
Gypsy
0.5%

Lower than average

Other White
6%
Pakistani
0.5%
Bangladeshi
0.7%
Black African
5%
Black Caribbean
1.5%
Arab
0.2%
Other
1.8%
Orpington (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 67%
Other White 6%
Indian 6%
Black African 5%
Mixed 4%
Other Asian 2.8%
Chinese 2%
Other 1.8%
Black Caribbean 1.5%
Other Black 1.3%
White Irish 1%
Bangladeshi 0.7%
Pakistani 0.5%
Gypsy 0.5%
Arab 0.2%
Roma 0.1%

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Orpington (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 67% 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 67%, while average for London is 37%
  • Gypsy comprise 0.5%, while average for London is 0.1%

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

  • Other White comprise 6%, while average for London is 15%
  • Pakistani comprise 0.5%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 4%
  • Black African comprise 5%, while average for London is 8%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 1.5%, while average for London is 4%
  • Arab comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.6%
  • Other comprise 1.8%, while average for London is 5%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Orpington, ward

Main religion

Christian
49%

Higher than average

No Religion
34%
Christian
49%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.2%
Muslim
3%
Sikh
0.4%
Orpington (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 49%
No Religion 34%
Religion Not Stated 7%
Hindu 5%
Muslim 3%
Buddhist 0.9%
Other Religion 0.4%
Sikh 0.4%
Jewish 0.2%

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Orpington (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 49% 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%
  • Christian comprise 49%, while average for London is 41%

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

  • Jewish comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 3%, while average for London is 15%
  • Sikh comprise 0.4%, 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 Orpington, ward

Main age band

Aged 40 to 59
27%

Higher than average

Aged 60 to 79
20%
Aged 80 and over
6%

Lower than average

Aged 20 to 39
23%
Orpington (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 40 to 59 27%
Aged under 20 24%
Aged 20 to 39 23%
Aged 60 to 79 20%
Aged 80 and over 6%

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Orpington (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 40 to 59, representing 27% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Aged 40 to 59 age band.

The following age bands have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • Aged 60 to 79 comprise 20%, while average for London is 13%
  • Aged 80 and over comprise 6%, while average for London is 3%

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

  • Aged 20 to 39 comprise 23%, while average for London is 33%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Orpington, ward

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
29%

Higher than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
12%

Lower than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
6%
Orpington (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 29%
One-person household 24%
Single-family: no children 15%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 13%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 12%
Multiple families or unrelated people 6%
Single-family: other 0.6%

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Orpington (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 29% 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:

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 12%, while average for London is 4%

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

  • Multiple families or unrelated people comprise 6%, while average for London is 13%

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  • Household type in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
  • Household type in Petts Wood & Knoll
  • Household type in St Mary Cray
  • Household type in St Paul's Cray

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021