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Ethnic Makeup in Waterloo & South Bank, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
32%

Higher than average

Other White
20%
Chinese
9%

Lower than average

Indian
4%
Pakistani
1%
Bangladeshi
1.3%
Waterloo & South Bank (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 32%
Other White 20%
Chinese 9%
Black African 8%
Mixed 6%
Indian 4%
Black Caribbean 4%
Other 4%
Other Asian 3%
White Irish 2.1%
Other Black 1.8%
Arab 1.6%
Bangladeshi 1.3%
Pakistani 1%
Roma 0.6%
Gypsy 0%

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Waterloo & South Bank (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 32% 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 20%, while average for London is 15%
  • Chinese comprise 9%, while average for London is 1.7%

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

  • Indian comprise 4%, while average for London is 7%
  • Pakistani comprise 1%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 1.3%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Waterloo & South Bank, ward

Main religion

Christian
40%

Higher than average

No Religion
38%

Lower than average

Hindu
2.7%
Muslim
8%
Sikh
0.2%
Waterloo & South Bank (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 40%
No Religion 38%
Religion Not Stated 8%
Muslim 8%
Hindu 2.7%
Buddhist 1.4%
Other Religion 0.8%
Jewish 0.6%
Sikh 0.2%

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Waterloo & South Bank (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 40% 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 38%, while average for London is 27%

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

  • Hindu comprise 2.7%, while average for London is 5%
  • Muslim comprise 8%, 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 Waterloo & South Bank, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
47%

Higher than average

Aged 20 to 39
47%

Lower than average

Aged under 20
18%
Aged 40 to 59
21%
Waterloo & South Bank (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 47%
Aged 40 to 59 21%
Aged under 20 18%
Aged 60 to 79 11%
Aged 80 and over 2.4%

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Waterloo & South Bank (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 47% 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 20 to 39 comprise 47%, while average for London is 33%

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

  • Aged under 20 comprise 18%, while average for London is 24%
  • Aged 40 to 59 comprise 21%, while average for London is 27%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in Waterloo & South Bank, ward

Main household type

One-person household
41%

Higher than average

One-person household
41%
Single-family: other
4%
Multiple families or unrelated people
17%

Lower than average

Single-family: with dependent children
12%
Single-family: with non-dependent children
7%
Waterloo & South Bank (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

One-person household 41%
Multiple families or unrelated people 17%
Single-family: no children 16%
Single-family: with dependent children 12%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 7%
Single-family: other 4%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 2.8%

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Waterloo & South Bank (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 41% 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 41%, while average for London is 29%
  • Single-family: other comprise 4%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Multiple families or unrelated people comprise 17%, while average for London is 13%

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

  • Single-family: with dependent children comprise 12%, while average for London is 27%
  • Single-family: with non-dependent children comprise 7%, while average for London is 11%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021