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EN1 4BQEnfield
Explore the rich diversity of EN1 4BQ, with data on ethnicity, religion, and national identity. This section highlights the cultural, spiritual, and linguistic shape of the area, offering a deeper understanding of who lives there and how they identify. From ethnic groups to proficiency in English, these insights and analysis reveal the unique characteristics of the people who live here.
Ethnic Group
Ethnic Group categorises individuals in a population based on their self-identified ethnicity. It typically includes groups like White, Mixed, Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, and Other ethnic groups. This data provides a breakdown of the ethnic composition within a given region. It reflects the diversity and multicultural aspects of the population.
White Ethnicity Insights
Census 2021 statistics indicate that 58.5% of the population in EN1 4BQ identified as 'White' (English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish). This is compared to the average for England and Wales, where 81% were recorded as having white ethnicity.
This may be due to EN1 4BQ being an urban centre or a location with a significant history of immigration. These areas are often more ethnically diverse because they have drawn large numbers of migrants over time, creating vibrant, multicultural communities that differ from the more homogeneously 'white' rural or suburban areas.
58.5%
-27.8%Percentage of people whose ethnic group is 'white'.
Category | EN1 4BQ* | London | England & Wales |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 130 | 8,799,725 | 56,490,048 |
Asian | 2 (1.5%) | 1,817,640 (20.7%) | 5,426,392 (9.6%) |
Bangladeshi | 0 (0.0%) | 322,054 (3.7%) | 629,567 (1.1%) |
Chinese | 1 (0.8%) | 147,520 (1.7%) | 431,165 (0.8%) |
Indian | 0 (0.0%) | 656,272 (7.5%) | 1,843,248 (3.3%) |
Pakistani | 0 (0.0%) | 290,549 (3.3%) | 1,570,285 (2.8%) |
Other Asian | 1 (0.8%) | 401,245 (4.6%) | 952,127 (1.7%) |
Black | 22 (16.9%) | 1,188,370 (13.5%) | 2,381,724 (4.2%) |
Black African | 13 (10.0%) | 697,054 (7.9%) | 1,468,474 (2.6%) |
Black Caribbean | 8 (6.2%) | 345,405 (3.9%) | 619,419 (1.1%) |
Black Other | 1 (0.8%) | 145,911 (1.7%) | 293,831 (0.5%) |
Mixed | 26 (20.0%) | 505,775 (5.7%) | 1,669,378 (3.0%) |
White & Asian | 1 (0.8%) | 125,188 (1.4%) | 474,190 (0.8%) |
White & African | 1 (0.8%) | 77,341 (0.9%) | 241,528 (0.4%) |
White & Caribbean | 13 (10.0%) | 132,555 (1.5%) | 499,310 (0.9%) |
Other | 11 (8.5%) | 170,691 (1.9%) | 454,350 (0.8%) |
White | 76 (58.5%) | 4,731,172 (53.8%) | 45,783,401 (81.0%) |
White British | 41 (31.5%) | 3,239,281 (36.8%) | 41,540,791 (73.5%) |
White Irish | 3 (2.3%) | 156,333 (1.8%) | 494,251 (0.9%) |
White Gypsy or Traveller | 0 (0.0%) | 7,031 (0.1%) | 64,218 (0.1%) |
White Roma | 0 (0.0%) | 37,689 (0.4%) | 99,138 (0.2%) |
White Other | 32 (24.6%) | 1,290,838 (14.7%) | 3,585,003 (6.3%) |
Other | 4 (3.1%) | 556,768 (6.3%) | 1,229,153 (2.2%) |
Other Arab | 0 (0.0%) | 139,791 (1.6%) | 320,203 (0.6%) |
Other ethnic group | 4 (3.1%) | 416,977 (4.7%) | 908,950 (1.6%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Religion
Religion categorises individuals based on their religious affiliation or belief system. It captures data on various religions practised within a given population, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, and others. This table provides insights into the religious diversity of the population and the prevalence of different faiths within a specific region. It helps to understand the cultural and religious landscape, informing social policies and community services.
Christian Affiliation Census Crunch
Census 2021 reveals that 48.9% of individuals in EN1 4BQ identify with Christianity, compared to the national average across England & Wales of 46.3%.
This reflects an postcode area with a long-standing, predominantly British population and fewer people from other religious or non-religious backgrounds. EN1 4BQ could be an area where traditional Christian values and practices are more deeply rooted and have persisted over time, in contrast to more diverse urban areas with a wider variety of religious beliefs.
48.9%
5.6%Percentage of people who are Christian.
Category | EN1 4BQ* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 133 | 8,799,728 | 56,490,048 |
No religion | 44 (33.1%) | 2,380,404 (27.1%) | 20,715,664 (36.7%) |
Christian | 65 (48.9%) | 3,577,681 (40.7%) | 26,167,899 (46.3%) |
Buddhist | 0 (0.0%) | 77,425 (0.9%) | 262,433 (0.5%) |
Hindu | 0 (0.0%) | 453,034 (5.1%) | 1,020,533 (1.8%) |
Jewish | 1 (0.8%) | 145,466 (1.7%) | 269,283 (0.5%) |
Muslim | 8 (6.0%) | 1,318,754 (15.0%) | 3,801,186 (6.7%) |
Sikh | 0 (0.0%) | 144,543 (1.6%) | 520,092 (0.9%) |
Other religion | 1 (0.8%) | 86,759 (1.0%) | 332,410 (0.6%) |
Not answered | 14 (10.5%) | 615,662 (7.0%) | 3,400,548 (6.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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National Identity
National Identity categorises individuals based on their self-identified national identity. It captures data on the national affiliations people feel, such as British, English, Scottish, Welsh, or others. This table provides insights into the diverse national identities within a given population, reflecting cultural and historical affiliations. It helps to understand the complex and evolving nature of national identity in a multicultural society.
British Identity Breakdown
The 2021 Census shows that 62.2% of people in EN1 4BQ describe their nationality as 'British', compared to the national average for England and Wales, which stands at 56.8% identifying as British.
A postcode such as EN1 4BQ with a higher percentage of people identifying as 'British' likely reflects a more homogeneous population with deep local roots and fewer recent immigrants. This stronger national identity often occurs in less ethnically diverse areas, where cultural or historical factors emphasise a collective British identity, unlike more diverse urban centres where multiple nationalities are present.
62.2%
9.5%Percentage of people who identify as 'British'.
Category | EN1 4BQ* | London | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 135 | 8,799,729 | 56,490,048 |
British | 84 (62.2%) | 5,011,396 (56.9%) | 32,103,291 (56.8%) |
English | 12 (8.9%) | 717,894 (8.2%) | 8,615,437 (15.3%) |
English and British | 8 (5.9%) | 594,149 (6.8%) | 8,057,675 (14.3%) |
Welsh | 0 (0.0%) | 19,167 (0.2%) | 192,668 (0.3%) |
Welsh and British | 0 (0.0%) | 10,161 (0.1%) | 86,966 (0.2%) |
Other UK | 1 (0.7%) | 78,513 (0.9%) | 648,235 (1.1%) |
Scottish | 0 (0.0%) | 29,943 (0.3%) | 232,034 (0.4%) |
Scottish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 15,665 (0.2%) | 108,719 (0.2%) |
Northern Irish | 1 (0.7%) | 13,917 (0.2%) | 75,497 (0.1%) |
Northern Irish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 4,504 (0.1%) | 30,180 (0.1%) |
Cornish | 0 (0.0%) | 799 (0.0%) | 88,360 (0.2%) |
Cornish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 227 (0.0%) | 10,584 (0.0%) |
Other combination | 0 (0.0%) | 13,458 (0.2%) | 102,861 (0.2%) |
Irish | 1 (0.7%) | 99,780 (1.1%) | 290,790 (0.5%) |
Irish and UK | 0 (0.0%) | 16,941 (0.2%) | 60,290 (0.1%) |
Other identity | 22 (16.3%) | 1,878,830 (21.4%) | 5,338,962 (9.5%) |
Other and UK identity | 7 (5.2%) | 372,898 (4.2%) | 1,095,734 (1.9%) |
Non-UK | 23 (17.0%) | 1,978,610 (22.5%) | 5,629,752 (10.0%) |
UK and non-UK | 7 (5.2%) | 389,839 (4.4%) | 1,156,024 (2.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English categorises individuals based on their level of proficiency in the English language. It typically includes categories such as 'proficient,' 'limited proficiency,' and 'non-proficient.' This table helps to assess the language skills of different segments of the population, particularly those whose first language may not be English. It provides insights into the linguistic diversity and integration of communities within a given area.
English Speakers Spotlight
According to Census 2021, 79.8% of individuals in EN1 4BQ speak English (or Welsh in Wales) as their main language, compared to the national average across England & Wales, where 90.8% report English as their primary language.
A postcode like EN1 4BQ with a lower percentage of people whose main language is English (or Welsh in Wales) is likely in a diverse urban area with a significant immigrant population. In these areas, many residents speak other languages at home, reflecting their cultural backgrounds and recent migration. This linguistic diversity is more common in cities where ethnic communities are well-established, leading to a lower proportion of English or Welsh as the main language.
79.8%
-12.1%Percentage of people whose main language is English.
Category | EN1 4BQ* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 124 | 8,482,663 | 54,686,091 |
Main language English | 99 (79.8%) | 6,650,973 (78.4%) | 49,652,172 (90.8%) |
Main language not English | 25 (20.2%) | 1,831,690 (21.6%) | 5,033,919 (9.2%) |
Not English: Speaks English very well | 12 (9.7%) | 840,463 (9.9%) | 2,212,300 (4.0%) |
Not English: Speaks English well | 10 (8.1%) | 636,226 (7.5%) | 1,803,439 (3.3%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English well | 3 (2.4%) | 303,265 (3.6%) | 861,288 (1.6%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English | 0 (0.0%) | 51,736 (0.6%) | 156,892 (0.3%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00178759), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (EN1 4BQ) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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