Oval (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 37% 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:

• Mixed comprise 8%, while average for London is 6%
• Black African comprise 12%, while average for London is 8%
• Black Caribbean comprise 6%, while average for London is 4%

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

• Indian comprise 1.3%, while average for London is 7%
• Pakistani comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 3%
• Bangladeshi comprise 0.9%, while average for London is 4%
• Other Asian comprise 1.9%, while average for London is 5%

Oval (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 43% 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 39%, while average for London is 27%

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

• Hindu comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 5%
• Muslim comprise 7%, while average for London is 15%
• Sikh comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.6%

Oval (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 47% 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 47%, while average for London is 33%

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

• Aged under 20 comprise 15%, while average for London is 24%

Oval (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is People living alone, representing 36% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the People living alone household type.

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

• People living alone comprise 36%, while average for London is 29%
• Extended families or unrelated people comprise 20%, while average for London is 13%

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

• Households aged 66+ comprise 1.8%, while average for London is 4%
• Families with young children comprise 15%, while average for London is 27%