Plaistow South (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 18% 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 7%, while average for London is 3%
• Bangladeshi comprise 16%, while average for London is 4%
• Black African comprise 13%, while average for London is 8%

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

• White British comprise 18%, while average for London is 37%
• Indian comprise 5%, while average for London is 7%

Plaistow South (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 45% 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 32%, while average for London is 15%

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

• No Religion comprise 13%, while average for London is 27%
• Hindu comprise 2.6%, while average for London is 5%
• Jewish comprise 0%, while average for London is 1.7%

Plaistow South (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 32% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

Plaistow South (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Families with young children, representing 33% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Families with young children household type.

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

• Families with young children comprise 33%, while average for London is 27%
• Extended families or unrelated people comprise 18%, while average for London is 13%

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

• People living alone comprise 22%, while average for London is 29%
• Households aged 66+ comprise 1.8%, while average for London is 4%
• Families without children comprise 9%, while average for London is 14%