About Whalebone ward

14,800 residents - 6th highest in the borough
3,919 under 16s - 3rd highest proportion in the borough
9,643 16s to 64s - 6th lowest proportion in the borough
1,238 65 and over - 7th lowest proportion in the borough
33 average age - same as the borough average
54.9% deprived households – 2nd lowest in the borough
48.2 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) –lower than the borough average (48.7)
20.6% adults with no qualifications - lower than the borough average (22.7%)
10.2% open space - lower than the borough average (26.6%)
68.2 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age - higher than the borough average (66.8)
68.0 crimes per 1,000 people - lower than the borough average (87.0)
10.7 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people - lowest in the borough
£397,500 median house price (all types) - 3rd highest in the borough
6.6% unemployment related benefits claimants - lower than the borough average (7.8%)
18.1% Pension Credit claimants - 2nd lowest in the borough
8.2% Universal Credit claimants in employment – 3rd lowest in the borough
74.3% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population - higher than the borough average (69.1%)
28.9% obesity amongst children in Year 6 - lower than the borough average (29.3%)
4.5% NEET and Not Known - higher than the borough average (3.7%)

About the borough