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Regent's Park
Ward Profile
May 2014
For further information about the Ward Profiles please contact the Intelligence and Analysis Team, Strategy and Communications Sian Melhuish: 020 7641 2160 [email protected] (Main contact)
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Index
Daniel Astaire Conservative
Gotz Mohindra Conservative
Robert Rigby Conservative
Ward Councillors
Regent's Park ward is largely made up of the eponymous
park, which is one of the Royal Parks of London and lies partly
in the London Borough of Camden. Within the park is London
Zoo, whilst the Outer Circle is lined with elegant white stucco
terraces of houses. Lords Cricket Ground is located to the
west of the park.
Based on the latest population figures the ward has 12,193
residents making up 5.4% 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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Indicator
Ward
Number
Ward
Value WCC Avg
WCC Range
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Population 1 Population Size 12,193 11,193 8,437 13,247
2 % Households in at least 1 dimension of deprivation 3,427 58% 61% 82% 39%
3 Average Household Income £40,248 £38,567 £25,355 £46,969
4 % Lone Parents Not in Employment 148 55% 58% 68% 44%
5 % Worklessness (working age) 505 4% 9% 20% 1%
6 % Job Seekers Allowance Claimants 75 1% 2% 5% 0.1%
7 % Incapacity Claimants 235 3% 6% 12% 0.3%
8 Average Property Price £1,198,266 £1,013,579 £512,342 £2,853,307
9 % of Social Renters 1,130 19% 26% 56% 4%
10 % Long-Term Vacant Dwellings 107 2% 2% 7% 1%
11 % Second Homes Located in the Area 494 8% 6% 0% 18%
12 % Living Alone 2,697 46% 45% 56% 33%
13 % of Over Crowded Households 601 10% 12% 22% 5%
14 % Households with Dependent Children 1,161 20% 19% 32% 9%
Education 15 % Students with 5+ GCSEs A*-C in Eng & Maths 64% 68% 50% 93%
16 % in Bad Health 725 6% 6% 11% 2%
17 Male Life Expectancy (age) 82 82 74 96
18 Female Life Expectancy (age) 83 86 77 97
19 Male Premature Mortality Ratio 59 87 162 32
20 Female Premature Mortality Ratio 80 78 160 42
21 % Feeling Safe in the Area in Which They Live 99% 97% 87% 100%
22 % Feel People from Different Backgrounds Get on Well 94% 85% 61% 95%
23 % Satisfied with the Area as a Place to Live 98% 94% 85% 100%
24 All Crime per 100 Residents 904 7 24 150 5
Income and Deprivation
Unemployment
Housing
Health
Safety and Satisfaction
3. Summary Chart
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4. Population In April 2012, the population in Regent's Park ward reached 12,193
people. This accounts for 5.4% of the total Westminster population and
is higher than other wards.
The Regent's Park population has increased by 1% since March 2011.
Westminster saw an increase of 2%.
Compared to the Westminster average, Regent's Park has:
o a much higher proportion of people aged over 65 (17%)
o a much lower proportion of working age adults (67%)
o a similar proportion of under 16s (16%)
The majority of residents have lived in this ward between 3-10 years
which is higher than the Westminster average.
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Regent's Park is more ethnically diverse than the City as a whole. The ward is
ranked in the top 2.0% of England according to its Simpson Diversity Index
Score (ONS 2012).
The main ethnic group in Regent's Park is White: British which makes up 31%
of the ward population. This is lower than the Westminster average of 35%.
44% of Regent's Park 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 (13%)
o Middle East (11%)
o Southern Asia (6%)
Other than English (which is spoken by 73% of the ward population), the
other main languages are:
o Arabic
o Bengali (with Sylheti and Chatgaya)
o Portuguese
o Spanish
o Polish
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Count % of ward % of WCC
White: British 3,693 31% 35%
Other: Arab 955 8% 7%
Asian: Indian 909 8% 3%
White: Other Western European 637 5% 7%
Black: African 389 3% 4%
Asian: Japanese 355 3% 1%
Asian: Chinese 326 3% 3%
White: North American 309 3% 2%
White: European Mixed 308 3% 3%
Asian: Pakistani 242 2% 1%
Other: Iranian 241 2% 1%
Mixed: White and Asian 236 2% 2%
White: Irish 206 2% 2%
White: Greek 165 1% 1%
Asian: Bangladeshi 162 1% 3%
White: Italian 148 1% 2%
White: Commonwealth of (Russian) Ind. States 146 1% 1%
White: Other Eastern European 127 1% 1%
Source: 2011 Census
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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 Regent's Park 42% of households are not deprived in any dimension.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation (2010) places 100% of the ward outside
of the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (2010) shows that, on
average, 19% of children live in income deprived households.
Another measure of deprivation is the proportion of children who are
eligible for free school meals. In 2013, in Regent's Park, 39% 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, 25% were claiming pension
credits in August 2013.
In 2014, 33% of households in Regent's Park earned more than £55,000 a
year.
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Meals
Regent's Park Westminster
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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 August 2013, the workless rate in Regent's Park ward was 4.3% (505 people)
which is lower than the Westminster average of 8.6%.
There were 235 claimants of Employment Support Allowance/Incapacity Benefit
(ESA/IB) within the ward. The ESA/IB claimant rate is 3.0%, which is lower than
the Westminster average of 5.5%.
The area has a lower proportion of its workless population who are lone parents
(0.3% of the working age population) compared to the rest of Westminster.
In August 2013, the Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimant rate in Regent's Park
was 0.6%. This is much lower than the city rate of 2%.
The number of JSA claimants has decreased by -35% from the previous year
from 115 claimants in August 2012 to 75 in August 2013.
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Type of Benefit Claimed, August 2013
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allowance75 0.6 3,950 2.0 3.4 3.1
ESA and IB 235 3.0 7,605 5.5 5.5 5.8
Lone parents 35 0.3 1,560 0.8 1.4 1.3
Other 160 0.4 3,440 0.3 0.3 0.4
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Benefits505 4.3 16,555 8.6 10.6 10.6
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At the time of the 2011 Census, 63% of Regent's Park 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 Regent's Park residents who are in employment are
likely to work full-time doing 31 to 48 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
Top 5 Occupations
Professional Occupations
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials
Associate Professional & Technical Occupations
Administrative & Secretarial Occupations
Caring, Leisure & Other Service Occupations
Source: Census 2011
Top 5 Industries
Financial & Insurance Activities
Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities
Wholesale & Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles/Cycles
Human Health & Social Work Activities
Information & Communication
Source: Census 2011
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In 2012, the majority of primary school pupils in this ward were either educated
privately or educated outside of the Tri-borough. The same goes for the ward's
secondary school pupils.
The main Tri-borough primary school attended by Regent's Park residents was
Robinsfield Infants, and the main secondary school was Quintin Kynaston.
During a child’s early years at school a measure of their personal, social and emotional
development as well as communication, language and literacy skills is scored. For
Regent's Park residents attending a Westminster school, the average score was higher
than the Westminster average in 2012.
86% of resident pupils attending Westminster primary schools achieved at least level 4
in their Key stage 2 for both English and Maths in 2012.
At secondary schools, pupils are instead performing below the Westminster average
for GCSE results with 64% achieving at least 5 GCSE grades A* to C including Maths
and English. The ward's grades were an improvement on last year (59%).
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9. Schools and Education
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Location of Schools Attended
Attends Westminster school
Attends other Tri-borough school
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Primary pupils
Robinsfield Infants 78
Barrow Hill Junior 73
Gateway 57
St Edward`s RC 32
Paddington Green 28
St Joseph`s RC 20
St Mary's Bryanston Sq 13
Source: WCC Children and Young People
Main Primary Schools 2012
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Average Property Price, Hometrack
Regent's Park Westminster
10. Housing
Westminster London England
Count % % % %
Owned: Outright 1,442 24 18 21 31
Owned: With a mortgage 780 13 13 27 33
Shared ownership 40 1 1 1 1
Social rented: From Council 512 9 12 13 9
Social rented: Other 618 10 14 11 8
Private rented: Landlord or
letting agency2,165 37 38 24 15
Private rented: Other 144 2 2 1 1
Living rent free 217 4 3 1 1
Total 5,918 100 100 100 100
Source: 2011 Census, ONS
2011 Census: Tenure Regent's Park
Regent's Park ward contains 5,918 residential properties. This is 5.6% of
Westminster’s total housing stock.
Residents of Regent's Park are more likely to rent privately rather than own
their property or live in the social rented sector.
City West Homes manage 1093 units in the ward. Under half (49%) of
residents living in their properties are lessees. The largest CWH housing area
in the ward is Wharncliffe Gardens Estate.
The 2011 census recorded 2,309 (39%) privately rented households in
Regent's Park.
In February 2014, both 1 and 2 bed household rents were cheaper than the
Westminster average. The median average rent for a 1 bed household was
£400 per week and a 2 bed household was £575.
In February 2014, the average property price in Regent's Park was greater
than the Westminster average. It increased from the previous year and is
currently worth £1,198,266.
During 2011, there were fewer than 8 mortgage repossession claims leading
to orders, and approximately 35 landlord repossessions in the ward.
In March 2014, Council Tax records show that 2% of properties in Regent's
Park 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. 494
properties were recorded as a second home, 8% of all households in the
area.
1,915 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 11 communal establishments with
44 people living in them.
o Medical and care establishments: 2
o Hotel, Guest House, B&B, Youth Hostel: 1
o Hostel or temporary shelter for the Homeless: 0
o All other establishments: 8
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In Regent's Park 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 Regent's Park. No Dependent Children in Family
5918 of the households in this ward live as families.
20% of households have dependent children
9% of households have lone parents
36% of households are living as a couple (married, civil partnership or
cohabiting)
26% of households have the household reference person in the Census as aged
65 years and older
The occupancy rate suggests that:
o 47% have the just the right number of bedrooms for their composition
o 43% of households are under occupying their property
o 10% 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 4757 80% 81%
1 dependent child 543 9% 9%
2 dependent children 409 7% 6%
3 plus dependent children 209 4% 4%
Source: 2011 Census
2011 Census: Households
with dependent children
Regent's Park
Westminster
Count % %
One person aged under 65 1741 29% 35%
Two adults aged 16 to 64 and no children 1098 19% 22%
One person aged 65 and over 956 16% 10%
Three or more adults and no children 584 10% 10%
Two adults and one or two children 571 10% 8%
Two adults with at least one aged 65+ and no children 475 8% 6%
Three or more adults and one or more children 207 3% 3%
No adults or one adult and one or more children 182 3% 4%
Two adults and three or more children 104 2% 2%
Regent's Park2011 Census: Household Living Arrangements
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Age 0-4 247 184 128
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12. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion
Regent's Park ward had 904 crimes reported in the past year which equates to 7.5 crimes
per 100 population. This is lower than the Westminster average of 24.1 crimes per 100
population and is higher than the London average of 0.0. These rates do not necessarily
indicate how likely ward residents are to become victims of crime.
Crime levels in the past year ending March 2014 have decreased by 12% compared to the
previous year in Regent's Park ward compared with a 13% decrease in Westminster
overall.
The number of residential burglaries for this ward has decreased by 32% compared to the
previous year (60 compared to 88), this compares to the whole of Westminster where
burglaries decreased by 7%.
According to the City Survey, 2013, residents of Regent's Park perceive the top ASB issues
to be:
o Rubbish/litter
o Noisy neighbours
o Noisy building sites
o Drunk/rowdy people
o Teenagers hanging around
There were 124 London ambulance service attendances to alcohol related incidents in
Regent's Park in the past year, this equates to 1.9% of the Westminster total for this type
of incident.
London Fire Service attendances to primary and secondary fires in the year ending March
2014 was 39, 4.1% of the Westminster total.
The City Survey found that 99% of respondents felt safe in the area they lived and if
walking alone after dark this changed to 92%.
The City survey found that 94% 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 incidents124 1.0 6,532 3.0
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primary and secondary fires39 0.3 943 0.4
All notifiable offences 904 7.5 52,915 24.1
Violence against the person 130 1.1 7,185 3.3
Criminal damage 48 0.4 2,095 1.0
Robbery 52 0.4 2,288 1.0
Burglary in a Dwelling* 60 1.0 1,530 1.4
Drug crime 93 0.8 3,874 1.8
Theft and Handling 461 3.8 32,168 14.7Sources: Met Police published CRIS data, Ambulance and Fire data from SafeStats London
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The 2011 census showed that 6% of the ward population felt they were in bad or very bad health which is similar
to the Westminster average of 6%.
The census also recorded 15% of the wards population as having a long-term limiting illness, higher than the
Westminster average of 14%.
In August 2013, 455 people in Regent's Park claimed Disability Living Allowance (DLA) which represents
approximately 3.7% of the ward population.
420 people claimed under the ‘care’ element of DLA and 410 people claimed for the ‘mobility’ element (people
can receive both elements).
Life expectancy from birth is estimated using probability of survival, mortality and population for each age group
between 2006 -2010. In this ward, life expectancy is the same as the Westminster average for males but for
females the life expectancy is lower; however confidence ranges vary depending on the frequency of instances.
The premature mortality ratio is a comparison of observed deaths with the number of expected deaths in the
population aged under 75. In Regent's Park, whilst the male ratio was lower than the Westminster average, the
female ratio was higher than the Westminster average.
The GLA Well-being index (2012) is based on a number of measures including health, economic security, safety,
families, accessibility and community. Regent's Park is ranked 156 out of 625 London wards which means it
records one of the best 25% of well being scores in London.
Approximately 84% 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 a net gain of 1 unit in the ward during the year ending March 2012, this
represents 0.1% of all Westminster housing completions.
In Regent's Park, 62% of the area is open space (Source: Greenspace Information for
Greater London, GLA).
98% of homes have good access to nature; however, 20% of homes are deficient in access
to a local, small pocket park.
Based on the City Survey, 2013, it is estimated that 68% of the ward residents had used
parks and open spaces in the area and they were more likely to use them compared to
other wards. Of those who used them, 94% were satisfied with them which was a higher
score than the Westminster average.
By October 2012, approximately 9% of the wards population were active library members,
however, the City Survey found that 31% of the ward used the libraries and 64% of them
were satisfied with the service.
The City Survey found there was poor use of swimming and sports facilities with 14% using
them in the past three months leading up to the survey. The satisfaction was also lower
than other Westminster wards.
86% are satisfied with the way Westminster City Council is running the area and 98% are
satisfied with the area as a place to live.
9% agreed that they could influence decisions affecting the local area and 47% wanted to
be more involved in the decisions the Council makes.
For the Local Elections in 2014, 31% of the ward turned out to vote which was similar to
the Westminster rate of 32%.
% of users % satisfied
Libraries 31% 64%
Swimming pools/sports facilities 14% 46%
Parks and open spaces 68% 94%
On street recycling/bins 51% 91%
Door to door recycling 13% 71%
Refuse collection 100% 97%
Sources: Westminster City Survey 2013
Regent's ParkService Usage and Satisfaction
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Residential Completions
6%6%
8%
14%
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47%
5%
10%
Land Use 2005, Source: DCLG Area of Domestic Buildings
Area of Domestic Gardens
Area of Non Domestic Buildings
Area of Road
Area of Rail
Area of Path
Area of Greenspace
Area of Water
Area of Other Land Uses
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32% of resident primary and secondary school pupils attending a Westminster school have
specialist educational needs. 27% are children on School Action (where they have additional
support to meet their learning difficulties) or School Action Plus (external advice and support) and
5% have statements (a formal document detailing the child’s learning difficulties after a statutory
assessment).
In November 2012, 4 families were assessed as having complex needs.
The 2011 Census showed that there are 148 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 17% of the wards population. Those aged 85 plus account for
2.8% of the wards population.
47% of older people aged 65 plus live alone.
In August 2012, there were 200 people being supported in the community with older
people/physical disability services from Westminster Council. This is higher than the Westminster
average where the number supported is 120.
Special Educational Needs Regent's Park Westminster
Action/Action plus 27% 26%
Statemented 5% 5%
Source: Schools and Children WCC
15. Vulnerable Adults and Children
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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 Regent's Park reaches
approximately 20,900 people (this includes working population,
residents at home in the day and visitors). This compares to the
resident population of 12,193.
Baker Street Tube Station is located in Regent's Park ward. The
annual entry and exits from the tube stations identified amounts
to 27.0million, this represents 1.1% of all of London Underground
entries and exits.
The Business Register and Employment Survey shows that in
2012, there were 9,600 jobs in the area, this represents 1.5% of
all Westminster jobs.
The main method that Regent's Park residents use to travel to
work is by underground/metro/light rail/tram; 37% use this
method of travel.
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37%
4%14%
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Method of Travel to Work: 2011 Census
Work mainly at or from home
by underground/metro/light rail/tram
by train
by bus, minibus or coach
by taxi
by motorcycle, scooter or moped
by driving a car or van
by being a passenger in a car or van
by bicycle
on foot
Other method of travel to work
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17. Sources Population Mid Year Estimates, 2012 Total Population and Population per Age Group, Census 2011 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 2010 Free School Meals, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2013 Pension Credits, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP): Office for National Statistics 2013 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 2013 Job Seekers Allowance, DWP: Office for National Statistics 2013
Schools and Education Primary and Secondary Schools Attended, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2012 Qualification Level Achieved, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Schools 2012
Housing City West Homes Households and Lessees, City West Homes 2011 Residential Properties and Tenure, Census 2011 Average Property Price, Hometrack 2014 Average Rents, Hometrack 2014 Repossessions, Ministry of Justice 2011 Second Homes located in Ward, WCC Strategic Finance: Council Tax 2014 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 2013 Life Expectancy from Birth, London Health Programmes: Health Needs Assessment Toolkit 2006 - 2010 Premature Mortality Ratio, London Health Programmes: Health Needs Assessment Toolkit 2006 - 2010 Well-being Index, GLA 2010 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 2014 London Fire Brigade Attendances, SafeStats London 2014 Crime Data, Metropolitan Police Service 2014 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Troubled Families, Tri-Borough Children’s Services: Family Recovery 2012 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 2012
Transport, Travel and Visitors Experimental Day Time Population, WCC Strategic Finance: Intelligence and Analysis 2011 Underground Entry and Exits, Transport for London 2011 Area Employment, Business Register and Employment Survey from GLA London Data Store 2012 Method of Travel to Work, Census 2011