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Ethnic Makeup in Portsoken, ward

Main ethnicity

Bangladeshi
28%

Higher than average

Bangladeshi
28%
Other
9%

Lower than average

White British
23%
Indian
1.7%
Pakistani
0.1%
Portsoken (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

Bangladeshi 28%
White British 23%
Other White 11%
Other 9%
Black African 8%
Mixed 7%
Other Asian 2.7%
Arab 2.4%
Black Caribbean 2.2%
Chinese 2.1%
Indian 1.7%
White Irish 1.7%
Other Black 1.6%
Roma 0.3%
Pakistani 0.1%
Gypsy 0%

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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%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Portsoken, ward

Main religion

Christian
38%

Higher than average

Muslim
33%

Lower than average

No Religion
19%
Hindu
1.5%
Sikh
0%
Portsoken (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 38%
Muslim 33%
No Religion 19%
Religion Not Stated 6%
Hindu 1.5%
Jewish 1%
Buddhist 0.7%
Other Religion 0.4%
Sikh 0%

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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%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Portsoken, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
33%
Portsoken (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 33%
Aged 40 to 59 29%
Aged under 20 21%
Aged 60 to 79 15%
Aged 80 and over 2.4%

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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.

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Portsoken, ward

Main household type

One-person household
44%

Higher than average

One-person household
44%

Lower than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
1.4%
Single-family: no children
9%
Portsoken (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 44%
Single-family: with dependent children 22%
Multiple families or unrelated people 11%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 10%
Single-family: no children 9%
Single-family: other 2%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 1.4%

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Portsoken (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 44% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the One-person household household type.

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

  • One-person household comprise 44%, while average for London is 29%

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

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 1.4%, while average for London is 4%
  • Single-family: no children comprise 9%, while average for London is 14%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021