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Ethnic Makeup in Woolwich Arsenal, ward

Main ethnicity

White British
29%

Higher than average

Other White
19%
Chinese
4%
Black African
16%

Lower than average

White British
29%
Pakistani
1.1%
Bangladeshi
0.7%
Woolwich Arsenal (ward)
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Ethnic Makeup

White British 29%
Other White 19%
Black African 16%
Mixed 8%
Other Asian 6%
Indian 5%
Chinese 4%
Other 4%
Other Black 2.7%
Black Caribbean 2.7%
White Irish 1.2%
Pakistani 1.1%
Arab 0.7%
Bangladeshi 0.7%
Roma 0.6%
Gypsy 0%

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Woolwich Arsenal (ward) displays distinctive ethnic group characteristics:

The main ethnic group is White British, representing 29% 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 19%, while average for London is 15%
  • Chinese comprise 4%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Black African comprise 16%, while average for London is 8%

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

  • White British comprise 29%, while average for London is 37%
  • Pakistani comprise 1.1%, while average for London is 3%
  • Bangladeshi comprise 0.7%, while average for London is 4%

Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021

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Religion in Woolwich Arsenal, ward

Main religion

Christian
41%

Higher than average

No Religion
34%
Buddhist
2.3%

Lower than average

Jewish
0.3%
Muslim
11%
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Religion

Christian 41%
No Religion 34%
Muslim 11%
Religion Not Stated 7%
Hindu 4%
Buddhist 2.3%
Other Religion 0.8%
Sikh 0.8%
Jewish 0.3%

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Woolwich Arsenal (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:

  • No Religion comprise 34%, while average for London is 27%
  • Buddhist comprise 2.3%, while average for London is 0.9%

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

  • Jewish comprise 0.3%, while average for London is 1.7%
  • Muslim comprise 11%, 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 Woolwich Arsenal, ward

Main age band

Aged 20 to 39
50%

Higher than average

Aged 20 to 39
50%

Lower than average

Aged under 20
18%
Aged 60 to 79
7%
Aged 80 and over
1%
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Residents Age

Aged 20 to 39 50%
Aged 40 to 59 23%
Aged under 20 18%
Aged 60 to 79 7%
Aged 80 and over 1%

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Woolwich Arsenal (ward) displays distinctive age band characteristics:

The main age band is Aged 20 to 39, representing 50% 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 50%, 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 60 to 79 comprise 7%, while average for London is 13%
  • Aged 80 and over comprise 1%, 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 Woolwich Arsenal, ward

Main household type

One-person household
35%

Higher than average

Single-family: no children
25%

Lower than average

Single-family: all aged 66 and over
1.3%
Single-family: with dependent children
19%
Single-family: with non-dependent children
6%
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Household Type

One-person household 35%
Single-family: no children 25%
Single-family: with dependent children 19%
Multiple families or unrelated people 11%
Single-family: with non-dependent children 6%
Single-family: other 2.5%
Single-family: all aged 66 and over 1.3%

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Woolwich Arsenal (ward) displays distinctive household type characteristics:

The main household type is One-person household, representing 35% 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:

  • Single-family: no children comprise 25%, while average for London is 14%

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

  • Single-family: all aged 66 and over comprise 1.3%, while average for London is 4%
  • Single-family: with dependent children comprise 19%, while average for London is 27%
  • Single-family: with non-dependent children comprise 6%, while average for London is 11%

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Data source: Office for National Statistics

Census 2021