About Becontree ward

9,880 residents - 7th lowest in the borough
2,615 under 16s - 7th highest proportion in the borough
6,408 16s to 64s - 10th highest proportion in the borough
857 65 and over - 8th lowest proportion in the borough
34 average age - same as the borough average
63.7% deprived households – higher than the borough average (62.4%)
47.2 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) –lower than the borough average (47.9)
24.1% adults with no qualifications - higher than the borough average (22.7%)
1.5% open space - lowest in the borough
56.4 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age - 2nd lowest in the borough
83.9 crimes per 1,000 people – lower than the borough average (115.8)
15.9 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people - lower than the borough average (17.0)
£395,339 median house price (all types) - higher than the borough average (£380,000)
6.4% unemployment related benefits claimants - lower than the borough average (6.7%)
£39,949 median household income - higher than the borough average (£38,391)
7.5% Universal Credit claimants in employment - lower than the borough average (9.5%)
70.0% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population - higher than the borough average (69.1%)
14.9% obesity amongst children in Reception - higher than the borough average (12.7%)
3.6% NEET and Not Known - same as the borough average

About the borough