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Ethnic Makeup in Sutton West & East Cheam, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
53%

Higher than average

White British
53%

Lower than average

Bangladeshi
0.9%
Black African
3%
Black Caribbean
1.2%
Sutton West & East Cheam (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

CategoryPercentage
White British
53%
Other White
14%
Indian
7%
Mixed
5%
Other Asian
5%
Other
3%
Black African
3%
Pakistani
2.8%
Chinese
2.6%
White Irish
1.6%
Black Caribbean
1.2%
Bangladeshi
0.9%
Other Black
0.7%
Arab
0.4%
Roma
0.2%
Gypsy
0%

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Sutton West & East Cheam (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 53% 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 53%, while average for London is 37%

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

  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.9%, while average for London is 4%
  • Black African comprise 3%, while average for London is 8%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 1.2%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Sutton West & East Cheam, ward

Main religion

Christian
45%

Higher than average

No Religion
32%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.2%
Muslim
7%
Sikh
0.2%
Sutton West & East Cheam (ward)
Average for London

Religion

CategoryPercentage
Christian
45%
No Religion
32%
Hindu
7%
Muslim
7%
Religion Not Stated
6%
Buddhist
1.3%
Other Religion
0.7%
Jewish
0.2%
Sikh
0.2%

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Sutton West & East Cheam (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 45% 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 32%, while average for London is 27%

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 7%, 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 Sutton West & East Cheam, ward

Main age band

Aged 40 to 59
29%

Lower than average

Aged 20 to 39
27%
Sutton West & East Cheam (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

CategoryPercentage
Aged 40 to 59
29%
Aged 20 to 39
27%
Aged under 20
25%
Aged 60 to 79
15%
Aged 80 and over
4%

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Sutton West & East Cheam (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 40 to 59, representing 29% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Aged 40 to 59 age band.

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

  • Aged 20 to 39 comprise 27%, 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 Sutton West & East Cheam, ward

Main household type

Families with young children
31%

Lower than average

Extended families or unrelated people
8%
Sutton West & East Cheam (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

CategoryPercentage
Families with young children
31%
People living alone
28%
Families without children
16%
Families with adult children at home
10%
Extended families or unrelated people
8%
Households aged 66+
6%
Other family type
0.8%

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Sutton West & East Cheam (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Families with young children, representing 31% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Families with young children household type.

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

  • Extended families or unrelated people comprise 8%, while average for London is 13%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021