Population
9,984 people
Number of residents
+809 people
+9% change since 2011
33 years
Median age
51% female, 49% male
Gender split
The ward's population has increased by 809 people in the past 10 years.
Females make up 51% of the total population compared to 49% of males.
The median age of the ward is 33. This is lower than both H&F (34) and London (35).
15% of the population is under 16, compared to 16% in H&F and 19% in London.
Working-age people account for 77% of the ward's population. This is higher than both H&F (75%) and London (70%).
The population aged 66+ years has increased by 12% in the past 10 years and now stands at 8% of the total population. This compares to 10% in H&F and 11% in London.
The population pyramid compares the 2021 age and gender breakdown with 2011. it is clear that the population in the ward is relatively young for both genders with a large proportion in the age range 20 to 34.
College Park and Old Oak is the least densely populated ward in H&F with 2,907 people per square km. H&F as a whole has a population density of 11,161 and while London is 5,598.
Diversity
55%
Ethnic minorities
49%
Foreign-born residents
19%
No English speakers
26%
No religion stated
29%
Non-UK identity
2.6
Household size (persons)
29%
Single adults (under 66)
18%
Lone parent households
The ward ranks 3rd lowest on the proportion of the population describing themselves as White British (26%), and the third lowest on proportion of 'Other White' residents (17%).
The ward has a higher proportion of residents from ethnic minority backgrounds (55%) than the H&F overall average (37%), making it the 2nd highest amongst all wards.
Foreign-born residents made up 49% of the ward population (46% in H&F).
A high proportion were born in:
- the Middle East or Asia
- an EU country
- Africa
- the Americas and the Caribbean
The ward has the 4th highest proportion (19%) of households with no adults who speak English as a first language.
The main foreign languages spoken in the ward are:
- Chinese
- Arabic
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Somali
- Filipino
- Polish
29% of residents identify themselves as a category that refers to a non-UK national identity, ranking the 5th highest in H&F.
Christians remained the largest religious group in the ward with 44% of residents (46% in H&F). 17% of residents identified as Muslim (12% in H&F) while 26% stated they had no religion.
The average household size is 2.6 persons. This compares to 2.3 persons in H&F.
Single adult households aged under 66 are the largest group (29%). This compares to 27% in H&F.
In 2021, 933 households (24%) had dependent children. This compares to 23% in H&F and 31% in London.
The ward has proportionately more lone-parent households (18%) than the borough average of 12%.
Health and disability
82%
have very good or good health
6%
have very bad or bad health
16%
are Disabled residents
8%
provide informal care
8% of females and 7% of males
are limted a lot
Life expectancy in the ward is worse for females and males than the London average.
Females are expected to live 81 years (the London average is 83.4 years) and males are expected to live 74 years (the London average is 78.8 years).
82% of residents declared themselves in good or very good health (87% in H&F and 85% in London).
16% (990) of residents reported having a long-term health problem or disability that limits their day-to-day activities. This is the highest level amongst all wards (13% in H&F).
8% of females and 7% of males reported their day-to-day activities being limited a lot.
70% of households in the ward do not have a Disabled member, while 24% of households include 1 Disabled member and 6% include 2 or more Disabled people.
8% of the population provide informal care - this is the highest proportion in the borough. 41% give less than 20 hours of care a week while 33% provide 50 or more hours.