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Ethnic Makeup in West Thamesmead, ward

Main ethnicity

Black African
29%

Higher than average

Mixed
8%
Black African
29%
Other Black
5%

Lower than average

White British
24%
Indian
2.4%
Pakistani
1.2%
Bangladeshi
1.5%
West Thamesmead (ward)
Average for London

Ethnic Makeup

Black African 29%
White British 24%
Other White 13%
Mixed 8%
Other Black 5%
Black Caribbean 4%
Other Asian 3%
Other 3%
Chinese 2.5%
Indian 2.4%
Bangladeshi 1.5%
Pakistani 1.2%
White Irish 1%
Roma 0.5%
Arab 0.4%
Gypsy 0.2%

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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%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in West Thamesmead, ward

Main religion

Christian
53%

Higher than average

Christian
53%

Lower than average

Hindu
2.4%
Jewish
0.2%
West Thamesmead (ward)
Average for London

Religion

Christian 53%
No Religion 23%
Muslim 12%
Religion Not Stated 7%
Hindu 2.4%
Buddhist 1.3%
Other Religion 0.6%
Sikh 0.4%
Jewish 0.2%

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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%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Residents Age in West Thamesmead, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
35%

Lower than average

Aged 60 to 79
7%
Aged 80 and over
0.7%
West Thamesmead (ward)
Average for London

Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 35%
Aged 40 to 59 30%
Aged under 20 27%
Aged 60 to 79 7%
Aged 80 and over 0.7%

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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%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Household Type in West Thamesmead, ward

Main household type

Single-family: with dependent children
34%

Higher than average

Single-family: with dependent children
34%

Lower than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
1.1%
West Thamesmead (ward)
Average for London

Household Type

Single-family: with dependent children 34%
One-person household 27%
Multiple families or unrelated people 13%
Single-family: no children 13%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 10%
Single-family: other 2.2%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 1.1%

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West Thamesmead (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is Single-family: with dependent children, representing 34% 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: with dependent children comprise 34%, while average for London is 27%

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

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 1.1%, while average for London is 4%

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  • Household type in Woolwich Common

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021