South Norwood (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 28% 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:

• Mixed comprise 9%, while average for London is 6%
• Black African comprise 16%, while average for London is 8%
• Black Caribbean comprise 15%, while average for London is 4%
• Other Black comprise 5%, while average for London is 1.7%

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

• White British comprise 28%, while average for London is 37%
• Indian comprise 2.6%, while average for London is 7%
• Bangladeshi comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 4%

South Norwood (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 53% 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 53%, while average for London is 41%

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

• Hindu comprise 1.6%, while average for London is 5%
• Jewish comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 1.7%
• Muslim comprise 9%, while average for London is 15%
• Sikh comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 1.6%

South Norwood (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 31% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

South Norwood (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 36% 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 36%, while average for London is 29%