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Knightsbridge and Belgravia

Ward Profile

November 2015

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Anthony Devenish Conservative

Rachael Robathan Conservative

Philippa Roe Conservative

Ward Councillors

Knightsbridge is notable as an ultra-expensive residential

area, and for the density of its upmarket retail outlets and

embassies. It is identified in the London Plan as one of two

"international centres" in London, alongside the West End.

Hyde Park (in the north of the ward) is one of the largest

parks in central London and one of the Royal Parks of London.

Knightsbridge and Belgravia ward is also home the Royal

Albert Hall, the Royal Academy of Music and some of the

Imperial College sites. Many properties in this ward are used

as second residences.

Based on the latest population figures the ward has 10,158

residents making up 4.6% of the total Westminster

population.

1. Ward Information

1. Ward Information

2. Ward Map

3. Summary Chart

4. Population

5. Ethnicity/Nationality

6. Deprivation

7. Unemployment

8. Employment and Qualifications

9. Schools and Education

10. Housing

11. Household Composition

12. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion

13. Health and Wellbeing

14. Infrastructure, Service Usage and Satisfaction

15. Vulnerable Adults and Children

16. Transport, Travel and Visitors

17. Sources

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2. Ward Map

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IndicatorWard

NumberWard Value WCC Avg

WCC Range

FromWestminster Range

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Population 1 Population size 10,158 11,665 8,821 13,801

2 % Households in at least 1 dimension of deprivation 1,500 39% 61% 82% 39%

3 Average household income £45,137 £38,567 £25,355 £46,969

4 % Lone parents not in employment 56 1% 1% 1% 0.4%

5 % (Working age) Worklessness 35 0.4% 7.6% 17.9% 0.4%

6 % Job Seekers Allowance Claimants 10 0.1% 1.4% 3.1% 0.1%

7 % Incapacity Claimants 25 0.3% 5.4% 11.9% 0.3%

8 Average property price £5,257,978 £1,461,017 £486,032 £5,257,978

9 % Of social renters (households) 150 4% 26% 56% 4%

10 % Long-term vacant dwellings 146 4% 1% 4% 0%

11 % Second homes located in area 612 16% 5% 0% 16%

12 % Living alone 1,749 45% 45% 56% 33%

13 % Of over crowded households 183 5% 12% 22% 5%

14 % Households with dependent children 679 17% 19% 9% 32%

Education 15 % Students with 5+ GCSEs A*-C inc. Eng. &Maths 67% 50% 82%

16 % In bad health 163 2% 6% 11% 2%

17 Male life expectancy (age) 89 82 75 89

18 Female life expectancy (age) 92 86 82 92

19 % Feeling safe in the area in which they live 93% 97% 87% 100%

20 % Feel people from different backgrounds get on well 91% 85% 61% 95%

21 % Satisfied with the area as a place to live 94% 94% 85% 100%

22 All crime per 100 residents 1,801 19 22 132 5

Unemployment

Housing

Health

Safety and

Satisfaction

Income and

Deprivation

3. Summary Chart

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4. Population

In April 2014, the population in Knightsbridge and Belgravia ward

reached 10,158 people. This accounts for 4.4% of the total Westminster

population and is lower than other wards.

The Knightsbridge and Belgravia population has increased by 7% since

March 2013. Westminster saw a decrease of 2%.

Compared to the Westminster average, Knightsbridge and Belgravia has:

o a higher proportion of people aged over 65 (13%)

o a higher proportion of working age adults (75%)

o a lower proportion of under 16s (12%)

The majority of residents have lived in this ward between 3-10 years

which is higher than the Westminster average.

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Proportion of Population by Five Year Age Groups and Gender, MYE ONS, 2014

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Knightsbridge and Belgravia is not as ethnically diverse compared to the City

as a whole. The ward is ranked in the top 4.5% of England according to its

Simpson Diversity Index Score (ONS 2012).

The main ethnic group in Knightsbridge and Belgravia is White: British which

makes up 37% of the ward population. This is higher than the Westminster

average of 35%.

30% of Knightsbridge and Belgravia residents are from non-white ethnic

groups.

The majority of residents were born outside of the UK (60%).

The 3 main places outside of the UK where residents were born are:

o EU countries (18%)

o North America (7%)

o Middle East (7%)

Other than English (which is spoken by 60% of the ward population), the

other main languages are:

o Arabic

o French

o Spanish

o Kurdish

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Detailed Ethnic Breakdown Westminster

Count % of ward % of WCC

White: British 3,402 37% 35%

White: Other Western European 895 10% 7%

Other: Arab 547 6% 7%

Asian: Chinese 436 5% 3%

Asian: Indian 407 4% 3%

White: European Mixed 303 3% 3%

White: North American 286 3% 2%

White: Italian 217 2% 2%

White: Commonwealth of (Russian) Ind. States 201 2% 1%

Mixed: White and Asian 164 2% 2%

White: Greek 148 2% 1%

White: Irish 127 1% 2%

Black: African 123 1% 4%

Asian: Pakistani 105 1% 1%

Asian: Filipino 104 1% 1%

White: Other Eastern European 79 1% 1%

White: Australian/New Zealander 74 1% 1%

Other: Latin/South/Central American 67 1% 0%

Source: 2011 Census

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Belgravia

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The 2011 Census collected information to classify households by four

dimensions of deprivation; Employment, Education, Health and disability,

and Household overcrowding.

In Knightsbridge and Belgravia 61% of households are not deprived in any

dimension.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (2015) places 100% of the ward outside

of the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (2015) places 100% of

the ward outside of the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Another measure of deprivation is the proportion of children who are

eligible for free school meals. In 2015, in Knightsbridge and Belgravia, 1%

of children going to Westminster schools were eligible to receive free

meals.

A measure of deprivation in older people is those claiming pension

credits. Of the residents aged 60 or over, 2% were claiming pension

credits in February 2015.

In 2014, 38% of households in Knightsbridge and Belgravia earned more

than £55,000 a year.

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Deprivation Dimensions: Census 2011

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Household Income: CACI Paycheck, 2014

Under £20K £20-£35K £35-£55k £55k+

6. Deprivation

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7. Unemployment

In May 2015, the workless rate in Knightsbridge and Belgravia ward was 0.3%

(35 people) which is much lower than the Westminster average of 7.6%.

There were 25 claimants of Employment Support Allowance/Incapacity Benefit

(ESA/IB) within the ward. The ESA/IB claimant rate is 0.2%, which is much lower

than the Westminster average of 5.4%.

The area has a lower proportion of its workless population who are lone parents

(0.0% of the working age population) compared to the rest of Westminster.

In May 2015, the Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimant rate in Knightsbridge and

Belgravia was 0.1%. This is much lower than the city rate of 1.4%.

The number of JSA claimants has had no change: 0% from the previous year

from 10 claimants in May 2014 to 10 in May 2015.

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Type of Benefit Claimed, May 2015

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Other 0 0.0 395 0.2 0.3 0.3

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Benefits35 0.3 14,510 7.6 9.1 9.4

Sources: NOMIS and DWP

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At the time of the 2011 Census, 57% of Knightsbridge and Belgravia

residents were economically active, which was much lower than the

Westminster average of 69% and lower than the London rate of 72%.

Of the economically active residents, the majority were employed full-

time.

Of the economically inactive residents, the majority were students

(including full-time Students).

The majority of Knightsbridge and Belgravia residents who are in

employment are likely to work full-time doing 49 or more hours a week.

Those living in this area are more likely to be highly qualified (degree or

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8. Employment and Qualifications

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Caring, Leisure & Other Service Occupations

Administrative & Secretarial Occupations

Source: Census 2011

Top 5 Industries

Financial & Insurance Activities

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Wholesale & Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles/Cycles

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Public Administration & Defence; Compulsory Social Security

Source: Census 2011

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The main Tri-borough primary school attended by Knightsbridge and Belgravia

residents was St Peters Eaton Square, and the main secondary school was Pimlico

Academy.

During their Early Years Foundation Stage, children measured as achieving a good

level of development (GLD) are those achieving at least the expected level within the

following areas of learning: communication and language; physical development; and

personal, social and emotional development; literacy; and mathematics. For

Knightsbridge and Belgravia residents attending a Westminster school, the average

score was lower than the Westminster average in 2014.

100% of resident pupils attending Westminster primary schools achieved at least 2

levels of progress in their Key stage 2 for Reading, Writing and Maths in 2014,

however caution needs to be taken over this proportion as fewer than 10 people in

the ward took the exams.

At secondary schools, pupils are performing below the Westminster average for GCSE

results with 50% achieving at least 5 GCSE grades A* to C including Maths and English.

The ward's grades were the same as 2012 (50%).

9. Schools and Education

Knightsbridge and

Belgravia

Primary pupils

St Peters Eaton Square 13

St Barnabas 4

Millbank Academy 4

St Georges Hanover Square 3

Churchill Gardens Academy 3

St Vincent's 2

St James & St Michaels 2

Source: WCC Children and Young People

Main Primary Schools 2015

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10. Housing

Knightsbridge and Belgravia ward contains 3,882 residential properties. This

is 3.7% of Westminster’s total housing stock.

Residents of Knightsbridge and Belgravia are more likely to own their

property rather than live in the social or private rented sector.

There are no City West Homes units in Knightsbridge and Belgravia.

The 2011 census recorded 1,531 (39%) privately rented households in

Knightsbridge and Belgravia.

In May 2015, both 1 and 2 bed household rents were more expensive than

the Westminster average. The median average rent for a 1 bed household

was £650 per week and a 2 bed household was £963.

In June 2014, the average property price in Knightsbridge and Belgravia was

greater than the Westminster average. It increased from the previous year

and is currently worth £5,257,978.

In September 2015, Council Tax records show that 3.8% of properties in

Knightsbridge and Belgravia were long term empty or vacant.

Council Tax also shows that there were more people who owned second

homes located in this ward compared to other wards in Westminster. 612

properties were recorded as a second home, 16% of all households in the

area.

3,752 people whose main home is located in the ward have a second address

elsewhere in the UK or abroad.

Based on the 2011 census, the ward has 36 communal establishments with

1,408 people living in them.

o Medical and care establishments: 0

o Hotel, Guest House, B&B, Youth Hostel: 13

o Hostel or temporary shelter for the Homeless: 0

o All other establishments: 23

2011 Census: Tenure (Households)


Westminster London England

Count % % % %

Owned: Outright 1,333 34 18 21 31

Owned: With a mortgage 460 12 13 27 33

Shared ownership 20 1 1 1 1

Social rented: From Council

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Social rented: Other 125 3 14 11 8

Private rented: Landlord or letting agency

1,398 36 38 24 15

Private rented: Other 133 3 2 1 1

Living rent free 388 10 3 1 1

Total 3,882 100 100 100 100

Source: 2011 Census, ONS

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In Knightsbridge and Belgravia the most common household size is one person

per household.

Despite having a large proportion of single households, there are a larger

number of families living in Knightsbridge and Belgravia. Just less than half:

48%, of the households in this ward live as families.

17% of households have dependent children

6% of households have lone parents

41% of households are living as a couple (married, civil partnership or

cohabiting)

22% of households have the household reference person in the Census as aged

65 years and older

The occupancy rate suggests that:

o 26% have just the right number of bedrooms for their composition

o 69% of households are under occupying their property

o 5% of households are over-crowded

Over-crowding here seems to be less of a problem compared to the rest of

Westminster, where the over occupancy rate is 12%.

11. Household Composition

Westminster

Count % %

No dependent children 3203 83% 81%

1 dependent child 332 9% 9%

2 dependent children 229 6% 6%

3 plus dependent children 118 3% 4%

Source: 2011 Census

2011 Census: Households

with dependent children

Knightsbridge and

Belgravia

Westminster

Count % %

One person aged under 65 1323 34% 35%

Two adults aged 16 to 64 and no children 767 20% 22%

One person aged 65 and over 426 11% 10%

Two adults with at least one aged 65+ and no children 382 10% 6%

Three or more adults and no children 373 10% 10%

Two adults and one or two children 330 9% 8%

Three or more adults and one or more children 133 3% 3%

No adults or one adult and one or more children 75 2% 4%

Two adults and three or more children 73 2% 2%

Source: 2011 Census

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Belgravia2011 Census: Household Living Arrangements

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12. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion

Knightsbridge and Belgravia ward had 1,801 crimes reported in the past year which

equates to 19.4 crimes per 100 population. This is lower than the Westminster average

of 21.6 crimes per 100 population and is higher than the London average of 9.2. These

rates do not necessarily indicate how likely ward residents are to become victims of

crime.

Crime levels in the past year ending September 2015 have increased by 0% compared to

the previous year in Knightsbridge and Belgravia ward compared with a 3% decrease in

Westminster overall.

The number of residential burglaries for this ward has decreased by 14% compared to the

previous year (43 compared to 50), this compares to the whole of Westminster where

burglaries decreased by 5%.

According to the City Survey, 2013, residents of Knightsbridge and Belgravia perceive the

top ASB issues to be:

o Dog fouling

o Rubbish/litter

o Parents not taking responsibility

o Drunk/rowdy people

o Homeless/begging

There were 139 London ambulance service attendances to alcohol related incidents in

Knightsbridge and Belgravia in the past year, this equates to 2.7% of the Westminster

total for this type of incident.

London Fire Service attendances to primary and secondary fires in the year ending June

2015 was 39, 4.1% of the Westminster total.

The City Survey found that 93% of respondents felt safe in the area they lived and if

walking alone after dark this changed to 84%.

The City survey found that 91% of residents felt that the local area was a place where

people from different backgrounds get on well together. This is higher than the City

average of 85%.

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alcohol related incidents139 1.5 5,205 2.4

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primary and secondary fires39 0.4 954 0.4

All notifiable offences 1,801 19.4 47,470 21.6

Violence against the person 244 2.6 9,087 4.1

Criminal damage 39 0.4 2,071 0.9

Robbery 69 0.7 1,541 0.7

Burglary in a Dwelling* 43 1.1 1,448 1.4

Drug crime 174 1.9 2,253 1.0

Theft and Handling 1,121 12.1 27,677 12.6Sources: Met Police published CRIS data, Ambulance and Fire data from SafeStats London

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The 2011 census showed that 2% of the ward population felt they were in bad or very bad health which is much

lower than the Westminster average of 6%.

The census also recorded 6% of the wards population as having a long-term limiting illness, much lower than the

Westminster average of 14%.

In May 2015, 30 people in Knightsbridge and Belgravia claimed Disability Living Allowance (DLA) which represents

approximately 0.3% of the ward population.

30 people claimed under the ‘care’ element of DLA and 30 people claimed for the ‘mobility’ element (people can

receive both elements).

Life expectancy at birth is estimated using probability of survival, mortality and population for each age group

between 2011 -2013. In this ward, life expectancy is higher than the Westminster average for both males and

females; however confidence ranges vary depending on the frequency of instances.

The GLA Well-being index (2013) is based on a number of measures including health, economic security, safety,

families, accessibility and community. Knightsbridge and Belgravia is ranked 1 out of 625 London wards which

means it falls in the top 10%, so has one of the best well-being scores.

Approximately 83% of adults took part in one or more sessions of sport or active recreation per week which is

better than the Westminster average (81%) (Sport England, 2008).

13. Health and Wellbeing

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Health, Census 2011

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After taking into account new developments, changes of use and residential conversions,

there was no net gain: 0 units in the ward during the year ending March 2015FALSE

In Knightsbridge and Belgravia, 69% of the area is open space (Source: Greenspace

Information for Greater London, GLA).

100% of homes have good access to nature; however, 31% of homes are deficient in access

to a local, small pocket park.

Based on the City Survey, 2013, it is estimated that 55% of the ward residents had used

parks and open spaces in the area and they were less likely to use them compared to other

wards. Of those who used them, 80% were satisfied with them which was a lower score

than the Westminster average.

By August 2015, approximately 3% of the wards population were active library members,

however, the City Survey found that 48% of the ward used the libraries and 70% of them

were satisfied with the service.

The City Survey found there was good use of swimming and sports facilities with 25% using

them in the past three months leading up to the survey. The satisfaction was also greater

than other Westminster wards.

83% are satisfied with the way Westminster City Council is running the area and 94% are

satisfied with the area as a place to live.

38% agreed that they could influence decisions affecting the local area and 33% wanted to

be more involved in the decisions the Council makes.

For the Local Elections in 2014, 26% of the ward turned out to vote which was lower than

the Westminster rate of 32%.

% of users % satisfied

Libraries 48% 70%

Swimming pools/sports facilities 25% 59%

Parks and open spaces 55% 80%

On street recycling/bins 32% 82%

Door to door recycling 47% 46%

Refuse collection 100% 90%

Sources: Westminster City Survey 2013

Knightsbridge and BelgraviaService Usage and Satisfaction

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Land Use 2005, Source: DCLG Area of DomesticBuildings

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Area of Road

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Area of Water

Area of Other Land Uses

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14% of resident primary and secondary school pupils attending a Westminster school have

specialist educational needs. 10% are children on School Action (where they have additional

support to meet their learning difficulties) or School Action Plus (external advice and support) and

4% have statements (a formal document detailing the child’s learning difficulties after a statutory

assessment).

The 2011 Census showed that there are 56 lone parents who are not in employment with

dependent children.

There is a higher proportion of older people aged 65 plus living in this ward compared to other

Westminster wards, they make up 13% of the wards population. Those aged 85 plus account for

2.0% of the wards population.

32% of older people aged 65 plus live alone.

In September 2015, there were 50 adults being supported in the community with social care

services from Westminster Council. This is lower than the Westminster average where the

number supported is 215.

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Action/Action plus 10% 19%

Statemented 4% 4%

Source: Schools and Children WCC

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16. Transport, Travel and Visitors

Based on modelled experimental statistics in August 2011, it is

estimated that the day time population in Knightsbridge and

Belgravia reaches approximately 38,000 people (this includes

working population, residents at home in the day and visitors).

This compares to the resident population of 10,158.

There are several tube stations located in and around

Knightsbridge and Belgravia ward: Hyde Park Corner,

Knightsbridge, Slone Square, South Kensington, Queensway,

Lancaster Gate and Marble Arch. The annual entry and exits from

the tube stations identified amounts to 110.8million, this

represents 3.8% of all of London Underground entries and exits.

The Business Register and Employment Survey shows that in

2014, there were 26,507 jobs in the area, this represents 3.9% of

all Westminster jobs.

The main method that Knightsbridge and Belgravia residents use

to travel to work is on foot; 22% use this method of travel.

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Method of Travel to Work: 2011 Census

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by taxi

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by driving a car or van

by being a passenger in a caror van

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Other method of travel towork

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17. Sources Population Mid-Year Estimates, Office for National Statistics 2014 Length of Time Living in the Borough, City Survey 2013

Ethnicity/Nationality Detailed Ethnic Breakdown, Census 2011 Simpsons Diversity Index Score, GLA: London Data Store 2011 Country of Birth, Census 2011 Language Spoken, Census 2011

Deprivation Households by Deprivation Dimensions, Census 2011 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Department for Communities and Local Government 2015 Free School Meals, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2015 Pension Credits, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP): Office for National Statistics 2015 Household Income: CACI Limited: Paycheck data 2014

Employment and Qualifications Economically Active and Inactive, Census 2011 Highest Level of Qualification, Census 2011 Hours Worked, Census 2011 Occupation Classification – Major Group, Census 2011 Industry Classification, Census 2011

Unemployment Out of Work Benefits by Type of Claimant, DWP: Office for National Statistics 2015 Job Seekers Allowance, DWP: Office for National Statistics 2015

Schools and Education Primary and Secondary Schools Attended, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2015 Qualification Level Achieved, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2014

Housing City West Homes Households and Lessees, City West Homes 2011 Residential Properties and Tenure, Census 2011 Average Property Price, Land Registry 2014 Average Rents, Hometrack 2015 Second Homes located in Ward, WCC Strategic Finance: Council Tax 2015 Second Homes located outside Ward, Census 2011 Communal Establishments, Census 2011

Health and Wellbeing General Health, Census 2011 Long Term Health Problem or Disability, Census 2011 Disability Living Allowance, DWP 2015 Life Expectancy at Birth, GLA 2011 - 2013 Well-being Index, GLA 2013 Sport and Active Recreation, Sport England, 2008

Household Composition Household size, Census 2011 Households Composition, Census 2011 Families with Dependent Children, Census 2011 Household Living Arrangements, Census 2011 Occupancy Rating (Bedrooms), Census 2011

Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion Ambulance Attendances, SafeStats London 2015 London Fire Brigade Attendances, SafeStats London 2015 Crime Data, Metropolitan Police Service 2015 Feelings of Safety, City Survey 2013 People Get On Well Together, City Survey 2013

Infrastructure, Service Usage and Satisfaction Residential Completions, WCC Built Environment: Planning 2015 Land Use, Department for Communities and Local Government from GLA London Data Store 2005 Open Space, Nature and Parks, Greener Information for Greater London GLA London Data Store 2012 Service Usage and Satisfaction, City Survey 2013 Active Library Users, Tri-Borough Libraries and Archives 2015 Council Involvement and Influencing Decisions, City Survey 2013 Electoral Turnout, London Elects from GLA London Data Store 2014

Vulnerable Adults and Children Special Educational Needs, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2014 Older People Living Alone, Census 2011 Lone Parents with Dependent Children, Census 2011 Households Composition, Census 2011 Older People/Physical Disabilities Supported in the Community, Tri-Borough Adult Social Care 2015

Transport, Travel and Visitors Experimental Day Time Population, WCC Strategic Finance: Intelligence and Analysis 2011 Underground Entry and Exits, Transport for London 2014 Area Employment, Business Register and Employment Survey from GLA London Data Store 2014 Method of Travel to Work, Census 2011

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