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Ethnic Makeup in Shirley North, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
50%

Higher than average

White British
50%
Black Caribbean
8%

Lower than average

Other White
6%
Bangladeshi
1%
Shirley North (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 50%
Black Caribbean 8%
Black African 8%
Mixed 7%
Indian 6%
Other White 6%
Other Asian 4%
Other 2.8%
Other Black 2.4%
Pakistani 2.2%
White Irish 1.4%
Chinese 1.2%
Bangladeshi 1%
Arab 0.4%
Roma 0.2%
Gypsy 0.1%

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Shirley North (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 50% 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 50%, while average for London is 37%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 8%, while average for London is 4%

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

  • Other White comprise 6%, while average for London is 15%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 1%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Shirley North, ward

Main religion

Christian
51%

Higher than average

Christian
51%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.1%
Muslim
7%
Shirley North (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 51%
No Religion 28%
Muslim 7%
Religion Not Stated 7%
Hindu 6%
Other Religion 0.7%
Sikh 0.5%
Buddhist 0.4%
Jewish 0.1%

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Shirley North (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 51% 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 51%, while average for London is 41%

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

  • Jewish comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 7%, 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 Shirley North, ward

Main age band

Aged 40 to 59
27%

Higher than average

Aged 60 to 79
20%
Aged 80 and over
5%

Lower than average

Aged 20 to 39
24%
Shirley North (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 40 to 59 27%
Aged 20 to 39 24%
Aged under 20 23%
Aged 60 to 79 20%
Aged 80 and over 5%

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Shirley North (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 20%, while average for London is 13%
  • Aged 80 and over comprise 5%, 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 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 Shirley North, ward

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
27%

Higher than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
9%
Single-family: with non-dependent children
17%

Lower than average

Multiple families or unrelated people
9%
Shirley North (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 27%
One-person household 26%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 17%
Single-family: no children 11%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 9%
Multiple families or unrelated people 9%
Single-family: other 0.8%

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Shirley North (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 27% 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%
  • Single-family: with non-dependent children comprise 17%, while average for London is 11%

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 Woodside

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021