Stanley (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 41% 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:

• Other White comprise 28%, while average for London is 15%
• Arab comprise 4%, while average for London is 1.6%

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

• Indian comprise 2.7%, while average for London is 7%
• Pakistani comprise 0.4%, while average for London is 3%
• Bangladeshi comprise 0.5%, while average for London is 4%
• Black African comprise 3%, while average for London is 8%
• Black Caribbean comprise 0.9%, while average for London is 4%

Stanley (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 52% 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 52%, while average for London is 41%
• Religion Not Stated comprise 11%, while average for London is 7%

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

• Hindu comprise 1.5%, while average for London is 5%
• Muslim comprise 8%, while average for London is 15%
• Sikh comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 1.6%

Stanley (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.

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

• Aged 60 to 79 comprise 17%, 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 under 20 comprise 17%, while average for London is 24%

Stanley (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is People living alone, representing 44% of the population. On average, 29% of the population in London belong to the People living alone household type.

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

• People living alone comprise 44%, while average for London is 29%

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

• Families with young children comprise 16%, while average for London is 27%