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About Abbey ward Image Did you know that Abbey has: 4,191 residents - lowest in the borough 1,089 under 16s - 8th highest proportion in the borough 2,916 16s to 64s –highest proportion in the borough 186 65 and over - 3rd lowest proportion in the borough 31 average age - younger than the borough average (34) 60.1% deprived households – lower than the borough average (62.4%) 54.2 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) –highest in the borough 17.5% adults with no qualifications – 2nd lowest in the borough 19.8% open space - lower than the borough average (26.6%) 86.8 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age - highest in the borough 383.7 crimes per 1,000 people - highest in the borough 18.8 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people – 3rd highest in the borough £306,333 median house price (all types) –lowest in the borough 11.8% unemployment related benefits claimants - highest in the borough £41,583 median household income - lower than the borough average (£43,614) 14.6% Universal Credit claimants in employment –highest in the borough 89.0% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population - highest proportion in the borough 7.6% obesity amongst children in Reception - lowest in the borough 2.8% NEET and Not Known – 3rd lowest in the borough Infographic - Abbey - did you know? (PDF, 181.71 KB)