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Ethnic Makeup in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
66%

Higher than average

White British
66%

Lower than average

Other White
5%
Indian
5%
Bangladeshi
0.5%
Other Asian
2.4%
Arab
0.3%
Other
1.7%
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 66%
Mixed 6%
Black African 5%
Other White 5%
Indian 5%
Black Caribbean 3%
Other Asian 2.4%
Pakistani 1.8%
Other 1.7%
Other Black 1.2%
White Irish 0.9%
Chinese 0.6%
Bangladeshi 0.5%
Arab 0.3%
Roma 0.1%
Gypsy 0%

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Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 66% 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 66%, while average for London is 37%

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

  • Other White comprise 5%, while average for London is 15%
  • Indian comprise 5%, while average for London is 7%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.5%, while average for London is 4%
  • Other Asian comprise 2.4%, while average for London is 5%
  • Arab comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 1.6%
  • Other comprise 1.7%, while average for London is 5%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, ward

Main religion

Christian
50%

Higher than average

No Religion
34%
Christian
50%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.2%
Muslim
5%
Sikh
0.2%
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 50%
No Religion 34%
Religion Not Stated 6%
Muslim 5%
Hindu 4%
Buddhist 0.6%
Other Religion 0.3%
Sikh 0.2%
Jewish 0.2%

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Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 50% 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:

  • No Religion comprise 34%, while average for London is 27%
  • Christian comprise 50%, while average for London is 41%

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 5%, while average for London is 15%
  • Sikh comprise 0.2%, 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 Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, ward

Main age band

Aged 40 to 59
27%

Higher than average

Aged 60 to 79
21%

Lower than average

Aged 20 to 39
24%
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 40 to 59 27%
Aged 20 to 39 24%
Aged under 20 23%
Aged 60 to 79 21%
Aged 80 and over 4%

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Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (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 21%, while average for London is 13%

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

  • Aged 20 to 39 comprise 24%, while average for London is 33%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, ward

Main household type

One-person household
31%

Higher than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
10%

Lower than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
6%
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 31%
Single-family: with dependent children 26%
Single-family: no children 14%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 13%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 10%
Multiple families or unrelated people 6%
Single-family: other 0.7%

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Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 31% 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:

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 10%, 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 6%, while average for London is 13%

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  • Household type in South Croydon
  • Household type in Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021