DescriptionRegional distribution of Black British communities across England and Wales. Census 2021 data by region and London borough.

Regional Profiles — UK Black Demographics | BlackBritish.org.uk

ONS Census 2021, Table TS021 (Ethnic group by region)

London's 13.5% Black British share is more than three times the next highest region (West Midlands, 3.8%). This reflects both historical settlement patterns from the Windrush era and ongoing migration from sub-Saharan Africa.

Between 2011 and 2021, the Black British population grew in every English region. Growth was fastest in the East of England and East Midlands, reflecting dispersal from London and direct migration to university cities.

ONS Census 2021, Table TS021 (borough level)

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Data Topic · Regional Profiles

Regional Profiles

Where Black British communities live across England and Wales — regional population shares, London borough breakdowns, and local authority data. Primary source: ONS Census 2021, Table TS021.

Regional share figures are from ONS Census 2021, Table TS021 (Ethnic group by region). London borough figures are from the same table at borough level.

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Census 2021 estimate

13.5%

Black British share of London population

Census 2021, TS021

3.8%

Black British share — West Midlands

28.1%

Black British share — Lewisham (highest)

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The Black British population is heavily concentrated in London, which accounts for an estimated 55% of the national total. Outside London, the West Midlands has the next largest concentration, followed by the South East and East of England.

London — Black British share of regional population

Highest of any English region · Census 2021, TS021

West Midlands — Black British share

Second highest regional concentration · Census 2021, TS021

Estimated share of national Black British population living in London

Derived from Census 2021 regional totals

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London — Borough Breakdown

Within London, Black British communities are concentrated in inner south and east London boroughs. Lewisham has the highest share at 28.1%, followed by Southwark (26.4%) and Lambeth (25.8%).

Black British share · Census 2021, TS021

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