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Ethnic Makeup in Upper Walthamstow, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
36%

Higher than average

Pakistani
9%
Black Caribbean
6%

Lower than average

Indian
2.6%
Bangladeshi
1.7%
Chinese
0.4%
Upper Walthamstow (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

CategoryPercentage
White British
36%
Other White
14%
Pakistani
9%
Black African
9%
Mixed
7%
Black Caribbean
6%
Other
5%
Other Asian
4%
Indian
2.6%
Other Black
2.3%
White Irish
1.9%
Bangladeshi
1.7%
Arab
0.8%
Roma
0.5%
Chinese
0.4%
Gypsy
0.1%

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Upper Walthamstow (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 36% 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:

  • Pakistani comprise 9%, while average for London is 3%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 6%, while average for London is 4%

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

  • Indian comprise 2.6%, while average for London is 7%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 1.7%, while average for London is 4%
  • Chinese comprise 0.4%, while average for London is 1.7%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Upper Walthamstow, ward

Main religion

Christian
41%

Higher than average

Muslim
20%

Lower than average

Hindu
2%
Upper Walthamstow (ward)
Average for London

Religion

CategoryPercentage
Christian
41%
No Religion
28%
Muslim
20%
Religion Not Stated
7%
Hindu
2%
Other Religion
0.7%
Jewish
0.6%
Buddhist
0.5%
Sikh
0.4%

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Upper Walthamstow (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 41% 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:

  • Muslim comprise 20%, while average for London is 15%

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

  • Hindu comprise 2%, while average for London is 5%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in Upper Walthamstow, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
30%
Upper Walthamstow (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

CategoryPercentage
Aged 20 to 39
30%
Aged 40 to 59
28%
Aged under 20
27%
Aged 60 to 79
12%
Aged 80 and over
2.4%

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Upper Walthamstow (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 30% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Upper Walthamstow, ward

Main household type

Families with young children
34%

Higher than average

Families with young children
34%

Lower than average

People living alone
24%
Upper Walthamstow (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

CategoryPercentage
Families with young children
34%
People living alone
24%
Families without children
13%
Extended families or unrelated people
13%
Families with adult children at home
12%
Households aged 66+
4%
Other family type
1.3%

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Upper Walthamstow (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Families with young children, representing 34% 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 34%, while average for London is 27%

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

  • People living alone comprise 24%, while average for London is 29%

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  • Household type in Wood Street

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021