South Ruislip (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 47% 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 47%, while average for London is 37%
• White Irish comprise 3%, while average for London is 1.8%
• Indian comprise 14%, while average for London is 7%

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

• Other White comprise 10%, while average for London is 15%
• Bangladeshi comprise 0.5%, while average for London is 4%
• Black African comprise 2.7%, while average for London is 8%

South Ruislip (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 46% 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 12%, 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%

South Ruislip (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 29% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

South Ruislip (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Families with young children, representing 33% 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 young children comprise 33%, while average for London is 27%
• Families with adult children at home comprise 15%, while average for London is 11%

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