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About Abbey ward Image Did you know that Abbey has: 4,505 residents - lowest in the borough 1,125 under 16s - 10th highest proportion in the borough 3,159 16s to 64s –highest proportion in the borough 221 65 and over - 3rd lowest proportion in the borough 31 average age - younger than the borough average (33) 60.1% deprived households – lower than the borough average (62.4%) 49.8 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) –higher than the borough average (48.7) 17.5% adults with no qualifications – 2nd lowest in the borough 19.8% open space - lower than the borough average (26.6%) 73.3 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age - higher than the borough average (66.8) 340.7 crimes per 1,000 people - highest in the borough 24.6 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people –highest in the borough £287,200 median house price (all types) –lowest in the borough 11.7% unemployment related benefits claimants – 2nd highest in the borough 45.7% Pension Credit claimants - highest in the borough 11.0% Universal Credit claimants in employment –higher than the borough average (10.0%) 89.0% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population - highest proportion in the borough 26.0% obesity amongst children in Year 6 - lower than the borough average (28.3%) 3.1% NEET and Not Known – lower than the borough average (3.7%) Infographic - Abbey - did you know? (PDF, 158.38 KB)