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About Northbury ward Image Did you know that Northbury has: 13,585 residents - 8th highest in the borough 3,380 under 16s - 11th highest proportion in the borough 9,482 16s to 64s - 2nd highest proportion in the borough 723 65 and over - 4th lowest proportion in the borough 32 average age - younger than the borough average (33) 64.1% deprived households – higher than the borough average (62.4%) 47.4 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) –lower than the borough average (48.7) 21.1% adults with no qualifications - lower than the borough average (22.7%) 20.8% open space - lower than the borough average (26.6%) 74.3 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age – 3rd highest in the borough 127.1 crimes per 1,000 people - 2nd highest in the borough 17.4 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people - higher than the borough average (14.8) £334,500 median house price (all types) - 3rd lowest in the borough 8.8% unemployment related benefits claimants - higher than the borough average (7.8%) 36.4% Pension Credit claimants - 3rd highest in the borough 11.5% Universal Credit claimants in employment - higher than the borough average (10.0%) 87.5% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population - 2nd highest in the borough 26.0% obesity amongst children in Year 6 - lower than the borough average (28.3%) 2.4% NEET and Not Known - 3rd lowest in the borough Infographic - Northbury - did you know? (PDF, 157.85 KB)