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Ethnic Makeup in Purley & Woodcote, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
48%

Higher than average

White British
48%
Indian
10%

Lower than average

Other White
8%
Bangladeshi
0.7%
Purley & Woodcote (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 48%
Indian 10%
Other White 8%
Mixed 8%
Black African 5%
Black Caribbean 5%
Other Asian 4%
Pakistani 4%
Other 3%
Other Black 1.8%
White Irish 1.5%
Chinese 1.3%
Bangladeshi 0.7%
Arab 0.6%
Roma 0.2%
Gypsy 0%

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Purley & Woodcote (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 48% 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:

  • White British comprise 48%, while average for London is 37%
  • Indian comprise 10%, while average for London is 7%

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

  • Other White comprise 8%, while average for London is 15%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Purley & Woodcote, ward

Main religion

Christian
47%

Higher than average

Christian
47%
Hindu
8%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.2%
Muslim
9%
Purley & Woodcote (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 47%
No Religion 26%
Muslim 9%
Hindu 8%
Religion Not Stated 7%
Sikh 0.9%
Buddhist 0.8%
Other Religion 0.8%
Jewish 0.2%

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Purley & Woodcote (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 47% 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:

  • Christian comprise 47%, while average for London is 41%
  • Hindu comprise 8%, while average for London is 5%

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

  • Jewish comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 9%, while average for London is 15%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Purley & Woodcote, ward

Main age band

Aged 40 to 59
27%

Higher than average

Aged 60 to 79
19%
Aged 80 and over
6%

Lower than average

Aged 20 to 39
26%
Purley & Woodcote (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 40 to 59 27%
Aged 20 to 39 26%
Aged under 20 23%
Aged 60 to 79 19%
Aged 80 and over 6%

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Purley & Woodcote (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 40 to 59, representing 27% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Aged 40 to 59 age band.

The following age bands have proportions higher than average for the London:

  • Aged 60 to 79 comprise 19%, while average for London is 13%
  • Aged 80 and over comprise 6%, while average for London is 3%

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

  • Aged 20 to 39 comprise 26%, while average for London is 33%

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  • Residents age in South Croydon
  • Residents age in Waddon
  • Residents age in Wallington South

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Purley & Woodcote, ward

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
28%

Higher than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
9%

Lower than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
9%
Purley & Woodcote (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 28%
One-person household 26%
Single-family: no children 15%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 12%
Multiple families or unrelated people 9%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 9%
Single-family: other 0.8%

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Purley & Woodcote (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 28% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Single-family: with dependent children household type.

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

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 9%, while average for London is 4%

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

  • Multiple families or unrelated people comprise 9%, while average for London is 13%

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  • Household type in Coulsdon Town
  • Household type in Old Coulsdon
  • Household type in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
  • Household type in South Beddington & Roundshaw
  • Household type in South Croydon
  • Household type in Waddon
  • Household type in Wallington South

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021