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Explore structured data on Black communities across the UK, with source scope and limitations shown clearly.

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Black Population in England and Wales

Key indicators on size, distribution and source scope.

2.4M+

2,409,283 people

Population over time

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Population

Size, growth, age structure and distribution.

Source basis: ONS Census 2021

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Dem

Demographics Map

Official ONS Census Maps view by local area.

Source basis: ONS Census Maps

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Reg

Regional Comparison

Region-by-region comparison routes and source status.

Source basis: ONS geography

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Age

Age Distribution

Age-profile view with methodology notes.

Source basis: ONS Census 2021

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The Data Lab

Tools, map embeds and source-gated dashboards.

Source basis: ONS / project tools

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Edu

Education

Attainment, qualifications and educational outcomes.

Source basis: DfE

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Emp

Employment

Labour market participation, roles and pay.

Source basis: ONS / DWP

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Hea

Health

Health outcomes, conditions and access to care.

Source basis: NHS / ONS

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Hou

Housing

Tenure, affordability and housing conditions.

Source basis: ONS Census 2021

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Jus

Justice

Policing, courts, prisons and outcomes.

Source basis: Home Office / MoJ

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Regions

Compare data across nations and regions.

Source basis: ONS geography

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Sources

Evidence directory and source quality.

Source basis: Source audit

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Demographics Map

Explore local-area Census 2021 distribution for Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African populations.

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Recent Data Updates

Dataset	Source	Topic	Year
Population of England and Wales by ethnicity	GOV.UK / ONS	Population	Census 2021
GCSE and equivalent results	Department for Education	Education	2021-22
Labour market statistics	Office for National Statistics	Employment	2023
Mental Health Act statistics	NHS Digital	Health	2022-23

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Population and Household Estimates by Ethnic Group

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DescriptionAll data topics on Black British communities in England and Wales. Population, economics, education, health, housing, crime and justice — sourced from ONS, DfE, NHS Digital, Home Office and Ministry of Justice.

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Black Population in the UK — All Topics

Verified statistics on Black British communities in England and Wales, drawn from ONS Census 2021, DfE, NHS Digital, Home Office, and Ministry of Justice. Every figure includes a named source and specific table reference.

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Black Population in the UK

ONS Census 2021, TS021

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ONS Census 2021 — Ethnic Group

Table TS021. Population by ethnic group for all local authorities in England and Wales.

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titlePopulation

stat1.9m

statLabel3.2% of England & Wales

sourceCensus 2021, TS021

statuspartial

descPopulation size, regional distribution, and sub-group breakdown.

to/economics

titleEconomics & Employment

stat62%

statLabelEmployment rate vs 76% white British

sourceONS APS, Table A09

statuslive

descEmployment rates, pay, poverty, occupational segregation, and business ownership.

to/education

titleEducation

stat57.3%

statLabelBlack African 5+ GCSEs A*–C

sourceDfE GCSE 2021–22

descGCSE attainment, school exclusions, and educational outcomes.

to/health

titleHealth

stat3.7×

statLabelBlack women maternal mortality risk

sourceMBRRACE-UK 2023

descHealth outcomes, maternal mortality, mental health detentions.

to/housing

titleHousing

stat20%

statLabelBlack African homeownership rate

sourceCensus 2021, TS054

descHousing tenure, homeownership rates, and living conditions.

to/crime

titleCrime & Justice

stat4.8×

statLabelStop & search rate vs white

sourceHome Office 2022/23

descStop and search, prison population, hate crime, and youth justice.

to/mental-health

titleMental Health

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titleRegional Profiles

to/communities

titleCommunities & Heritage

to/politics

titlePolitics

statuspending

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titleMedia & Representation

to/wealth

titleWealth & Assets

to/data/regional-comparison

titleRegional Comparison

descCompare Black British population data across English regions.

to/data/age-distribution

titleAge Distribution

descAge profile compared to the general population.

to/data-lab

titleData Lab

descInteractive Census 2021 explorer by area and demographic.

noteStop and search 2022/23 data added

dateMay 2026

noteReligion by sub-group (Census 2021 TS030) added

noteLondon borough breakdown added

noteOccupational segregation charts updated

dateApr 2026

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