Portsoken (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is Bangladeshi, representing 28% of the population. On average, 4% of the population in London belong to the Bangladeshi ethnic group.

The following ethnic groups have proportions higher than average for the London:

• Bangladeshi comprise 28%, while average for London is 4%
• Other comprise 9%, while average for London is 5%

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 1.7%, while average for London is 7%
• Pakistani comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 3%

Portsoken (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 33%, while average for London is 15%

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

• No Religion comprise 19%, while average for London is 27%
• Hindu comprise 1.5%, while average for London is 5%
• Sikh comprise 0%, while average for London is 1.6%

Portsoken (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

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

Portsoken (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is People living alone, representing 44% 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 44%, while average for London is 29%

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

• Households aged 66+ comprise 1.4%, while average for London is 4%
• Families without children comprise 9%, while average for London is 14%