West Thamesmead (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is Black African, representing 29% of the population. On average, 8% of the population in London belong to the Black African ethnic group.

The following ethnic groups have proportions higher than average for the London:

• Mixed comprise 8%, while average for London is 6%
• Black African comprise 29%, while average for London is 8%
• Other Black comprise 5%, while average for London is 1.7%

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

• White British comprise 24%, while average for London is 37%
• Indian comprise 2.4%, while average for London is 7%
• Pakistani comprise 1.2%, while average for London is 3%
• Bangladeshi comprise 1.5%, while average for London is 4%

West Thamesmead (ward) displays distinctive religion characteristics:

The main religion is Christian, representing 53% 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 53%, while average for London is 41%

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

• Hindu comprise 2.4%, while average for London is 5%
• Jewish comprise 0.2%, while average for London is 1.7%

West Thamesmead (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 35% of the population. On average, 33% of the population in London belong to the Aged 20 to 39 age band.

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

• Aged 60 to 79 comprise 7%, while average for London is 13%
• Aged 80 and over comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 3%

West Thamesmead (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:

• Households aged 66+ comprise 1.1%, while average for London is 4%