Preston (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is Indian, representing 23% of the population. On average, 7% of the population in London belong to the Indian ethnic group.

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

• Other White comprise 22%, while average for London is 15%
• Indian comprise 23%, while average for London is 7%
• Pakistani comprise 5%, while average for London is 3%
• Other Asian comprise 8%, while average for London is 5%
• Arab comprise 6%, while average for London is 1.6%

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

• White British comprise 11%, while average for London is 37%
• Bangladeshi comprise 0.8%, while average for London is 4%

Preston (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:

• Hindu comprise 21%, while average for London is 5%
• Muslim comprise 21%, while average for London is 15%
• Other Religion comprise 2.1%, while average for London is 1%

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

• No Religion comprise 7%, while average for London is 27%

Preston (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 34% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

Preston (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Families with young children, representing 29% 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 adult children at home comprise 15%, while average for London is 11%
• 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:

• People living alone comprise 22%, while average for London is 29%
• Families without children comprise 8%, while average for London is 14%