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Ethnic Makeup in West Heath, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
68%

Higher than average

White British
68%

Lower than average

Other White
4%
Mixed
3%
Pakistani
1%
Bangladeshi
0.4%
Black Caribbean
1.2%
Arab
0.2%
West Heath (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

White British 68%
Indian 7%
Black African 5%
Other White 4%
Other Asian 3%
Other 3%
Mixed 3%
White Irish 1.2%
Black Caribbean 1.2%
Chinese 1%
Pakistani 1%
Other Black 0.9%
Bangladeshi 0.4%
Gypsy 0.2%
Arab 0.2%
Roma 0.1%

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West Heath (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 68% 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 68%, while average for London is 37%

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

  • Other White comprise 4%, while average for London is 15%
  • Mixed comprise 3%, while average for London is 6%
  • Pakistani comprise 1%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.4%, while average for London is 4%
  • Black Caribbean comprise 1.2%, while average for London is 4%
  • Arab comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.6%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in West Heath, ward

Main religion

Christian
50%

Higher than average

Christian
50%
Sikh
4%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.1%
Muslim
3%
West Heath (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 50%
No Religion 31%
Religion Not Stated 6%
Hindu 4%
Sikh 4%
Muslim 3%
Buddhist 1.2%
Other Religion 0.2%
Jewish 0.1%

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West Heath (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 50% 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 50%, while average for London is 41%
  • Sikh comprise 4%, while average for London is 1.6%

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

  • Jewish comprise 0.1%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 3%, while average for London is 15%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in West Heath, ward

Main age band

Aged 40 to 59
28%

Higher than average

Aged 60 to 79
20%
Aged 80 and over
6%

Lower than average

Aged 20 to 39
23%
West Heath (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 40 to 59 28%
Aged under 20 23%
Aged 20 to 39 23%
Aged 60 to 79 20%
Aged 80 and over 6%

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West Heath (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 40 to 59, representing 28% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Aged 40 to 59 age band.

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

  • Aged 60 to 79 comprise 20%, while average for London is 13%
  • Aged 80 and over comprise 6%, while average for London is 3%

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

  • Aged 20 to 39 comprise 23%, 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 West Heath, ward

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
29%

Higher than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
12%
Single-family: with non-dependent children
17%

Lower than average

One-person household
21%
Multiple families or unrelated people
7%
West Heath (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 29%
One-person household 21%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 17%
Single-family: no children 13%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 12%
Multiple families or unrelated people 7%
Single-family: other 0.6%

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West Heath (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 29% of the population. On average, 27% of the population in London belong to the Single-family: with dependent children household type.

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

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 12%, while average for London is 4%
  • Single-family: with non-dependent children comprise 17%, while average for London is 11%

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

  • One-person household comprise 21%, while average for London is 29%
  • Multiple families or unrelated people comprise 7%, while average for London is 13%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021