Westminster

Profile

October 2014

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1. Westminster Summary

2. Westminster Map

3. Summary Chart

4. Population

5. Migration

6. Ethnicity/Nationality

7. Country of Birth Map

8. Deprivation

9. Unemployment

10. Employment and Qualifications

11. Schools and Education

12. Housing

13. Household Composition

14. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion

15. Health and Wellbeing

16. Vulnerable Adults and Children

17. Infrastructure, Service Usage and Satisfaction

18. Visitors and Businesses

19. Sources

Westminster Information

The City of Westminster is an Inner London borough occupying much of the central area of Greater London, including most of the West End. It is located to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary is the River Thames. Aside from a number of large parks and open spaces (such as St James’s Park, Hyde Park and Regents Park), the population density of the district is high with an estimated population of 226,000. Within its boundaries Westminster includes some of London’s most prestigious landmarks and districts, including Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Marble Arch, Mayfair, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, Soho and Trafalgar Square. Westminster is also one of Europe’s most prestigious business locations and houses the international headquarters of many multinational organisations. Small businesses play an equally important part in the economy of Westminster. The majority of firms in Westminster employ fewer than 5 people and more than 96% of firms employ fewer than 50 people.

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Population 1 Population size 224,043 254,552 7,691 375,197

2 % Households in at least 1 dimension of deprivation 64,265 61% 61% 75% 42%

3 Average household income £36,131 £33,345 £26,092 £45,823

4 % Lone parents not in employment 22 1% 0% 62% 24%

5 % (Working age) Worklessness 15,920 10% 10% 14% 5%

6 % Job Seekers Allowance Claimants 3,600 2% 3% 4% 1.3%

7 % Incapacity Claimants 10,410 6% 5% 8% 2.5%

8 Average property price £960,848 £460,088 £185,236 £1,264,670

9 % Of social renters 27,348 26% 24% 44% 11%

10 % Living alone 47,893 45% 32% 56% 23%

11 % Of over crowded households 12,265 12% 12% 25% 4%

12 % Households with dependent children 20,019 19% 31% 10% 42%

Education 13 % Students with 5+ GCSEs A*-C inc. Eng. &Maths 66% 63% 55% 70%

14 % In bad health 12,754 6% 5% 6% 3%

15 Male life expectancy (age) 83.8 79.0 76.0 85.1

16 Female life expectancy (age) 86.7 83.4 81.1 89.8

17 % Worried about crime in the area which they live 31% 35% 53% 15%

18 All crime per 100 residents 51,002 23 8 23 5

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4. Population The latest Mid Year Estimate states that in 2013 Westminster’s population was

226,841, an increase of 1% on the previous year.

Westminster’s population can be measured using two main methods of

projection, ONS 2012 projections and GLA modelled projections.

Based on the ONS 2012 projections, it is estimated that the population in

Westminster for 2014 is 229,875.

Using the GLA Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) method,

the 2014 Westminster population is estimated at 228,198.

This means that since 2012, Westminster’s population has grown between 2.4%

and 2.7%.

The growth across London for the same period is between 2.2% and 2.7%.

Compared to the London average, Westminster has:

o a similar proportion of people aged over 65 (11%)

o a higher proportion of working age adults (73%)

o a lower proportion of under 16s (15%)

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5. Migration

The majority of residents have lived in Westminster under 2 years.

The majority of Westminster residents were born outside of the UK (53%). It ranks the 3rd

highest proportion in London. The main age group born outside of the UK were aged 30 to

44.

For the year ending June 2013, the estimated net internal migration for Westminster resulted

in a loss of 6,338 people.

The chart below shows net migration across all age groups in 2012.

International migration in Westminster during 2013 resulted in a gain of 7,546 people.

In 2013, 7% of Westminster’s working population were overseas nationals. There was no

change: 0% from the previous year. In comparison, London had 4% of overseas nationals and

the UK had 1%.

Westminster recorded the highest proportion of short-term international residents in London

with their 6,900 residents making up 10% of the London total (2011 Census).

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Italy 1,708 16% 12% 7%

France 1,372 13% 6% 4%

Spain 1,161 11% 9% 8%

USA 581 5% 2% 1%

Australia 553 5% 3% 2%

Portugal 354 3% 5% 5%

Germany 350 3% 2% 2%

Greece 341 3% 2% 2%

Sweden 315 3% 1% 1%

India 249 2% 4% 5%

Source: 2012 National Insurance Number Registrations, DWP

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6. Ethnicity/Nationality

Westminster is more ethnically diverse than most other London boroughs.

The City is ranked number 9 in London and 10 out of the 455 Local

Authorities in England and Wales according to its Simpson Diversity Index

Score (ONS 2012).

The main ethnic group is White: British which make up 35% of the City

population. This lower than the London proportion of 45%.

38% of Westminster residents are from non-white ethnic groups.

The majority of residents were born outside of the UK (53%).

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

o EU countries (14%)

o Middle East (7%)

o North America (4%)

Other than English (which is spoken by 69%of the Westminster population

aged 3 and over), the other main languages are:

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White: British 77,334 35% 45% 80%

Other: Arab 15,724 7% 1% 0%

White: Other Western European 14,405 7% 2% 1%

Black: African 9,141 4% 7% 2%

Asian: Indian 7,213 3% 7% 3%

Asian: Bangladeshi 6,299 3% 3% 1%

White: European Mixed 6,145 3% 2% 1%

Asian: Chinese 5,917 3% 2% 1%

White: Irish 4,960 2% 2% 1%

Black: Caribbean 4,449 2% 4% 1%

White: North American 4,310 2% 0% 0%

White: Italian 3,890 2% 1% 0%

Mixed: White and Asian 3,584 2% 1% 1%

White: Australian/New Zealander 3,101 1% 1% 0%

Source: 2011 Census

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Across Westminster households, 64% have English as

a main language used by all residents aged 16 plus.

22% have no people in the household who have

English as a first language (Census, 2011).

In 2012, 28% of births in Westminster were to UK

born mothers, this is lower than the London rate of

43% and lower than England (73%) (ONS, 2013).

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8. Deprivation

The 2011 Census collected information to classify households by four dimensions

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

overcrowding.

In Westminster 39% of households are not deprived in any dimension.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (2010) places 2% of the City in the top 5% most

deprived in England.

It is estimated that in 2012, 30% of Westminster children were living in poverty

with the City being ranked number 16 in England. 5 Westminster wards fell in the

top 5% of England for the proportion of children in poverty (End child poverty).

Another measure of deprivation is the proportion of children who are eligible for

free school meals. In Westminster 44% of children going to Westminster schools

in 2013 are eligible to receive free meals.

A measure of deprivation in older people is those claiming pension credits. Of the

residents aged 60 or over, 23% were claiming pension credits in February 2014.

This compares to the London average of 21% and the England average of 17%.

In 2014, 30% of households in Westminster earned more than £55,000 a year.

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9. Unemployment

In February 2014, the workless rate in Westminster was 8.2% (15,920 people) which is lower than the

London average of 10.0%.

The majority of those claiming workless benefits in Westminster have been doing so for 5 years or more

(53%).

There were 10,410 claimants of Employment Support Allowance/Incapacity Benefit (ESA/IB) across the City.

The ESA/IB claimant rate is 5.4%, which is similar to the London average of 5.4%.

52% claiming ESA/IB have a mental/ behavioural condition recorded which is the 4th highest proportion out

of the 33 London boroughs.

The majority of those on workless benefits do not have dependent children. 44% have dependent children

which is lower than London (47%) and lower than England (46%).

In February 2014, the Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimant rate in Westminster was 1.9%. This is much

lower than the London rate of 2.9%.

The number of JSA claimants has decreased by 23% from the previous year from 4,680 claimants in February

2013 to 3,595 in February 2014.

Whilst the majority of job seekers in Westminster are aged 25 to 34 (10%), 70% are aged under 25. The

under 25 age group has had not changed much since last year and is lower than the London rate.

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10. Employment and Qualifications

At the time of the 2011 Census, 69% of Westminster residents were

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lower than the England average of 70%.

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

time.

Of the economically inactive residents, the majority were students

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Source: Census 2011

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Source: Census 2011

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11. Schools and Education

In 2012, the majority of primary school pupils attended Westminster schools

rather than schools outside the City or were being privately educated. The

same goes for the City secondary school pupils.

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 Westminster residents attending a Westminster provision, the

average score was 65% in 2012.

81% of Westminster 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 school, 69% achieved at least 5 GCSE grades A* to C including

Maths and English. The grades were an improvement on last year (60%).

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12. Housing Westminster has approximately 105,772 residential properties.

Residents of Westminster are more likely to rent privately rather than own their

property or live in the social rented sector.

City West Homes manage approximately 21,300 units across the City. Under half (43%)

of residents living in their properties are lessees.

The 2011 census recorded 41,949 (40%) privately rented households in Westminster.

In August 2014, both 1 and 2 bed household rents were more expensive than the

London average. The median average rent for a 1 bed household was £425 per week

and a 2 bed household was £609.

In June 2014, the average property price in Westminster was greater than the London

average. It increased from the previous year and is currently worth £1,069,429.

Between April 2012 and March 2013, there were 81 mortgage repossession claims

leading to orders, and 1,129 landlord repossessions across Westminster. Landlord

repossessions have increased by 40% compared to the previous year which compared

to London saw an increase of 14%.

In March 2014, Council Tax records show that 2% of properties in Westminster were

long term empty or vacant.

Council Tax also shows that around 6,800 properties were recorded as a second home

in Westminster, 6% of all households in the City.

34,721 people whose main home is located in the Westminster have a second address

elsewhere in the UK or abroad, this represents 16% of all residents. This is higher than

the London average of 6%.

Based on the 2011 census, the City has 722 communal establishments with 6,188

people living in them.

o Medical and care establishments: 65

o Hotel, Guest House, B&B, Youth Hostel: 294

o Hostel or temporary shelter for the Homeless: 29

o All other establishments: 334

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Owned: Outright 18,692 18 21 31

Owned: With a mortgage 13,595 13 27 33

Shared ownership 885 1 1 1

Social rented: From Council 12,543 12 13 9

Social rented: Other 14,805 14 11 8

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Private rented: Other 2,217 2 1 1

Living rent free 3,303 3 1 1

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Source: 2011 Census, ONS

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13. Household Composition

In Westminster the most common household size is one person per household.

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

families living in Westminster. No Dependent Children in Family 105772 of the

households in the City live as families.

of households have dependent children

10% of households are lone parent households

34% of households are living as a couple (married, civil partnership or

cohabiting)

17% of households have the household reference person in the Census as aged

65 years and older

The occupancy rate suggests that:

o 51% have the just the right number of bedrooms for their composition

o 38% of households are under occupying their property

o 12% of households are over-crowded

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3 plus dependent children 3,901 8% 9%

Source: 2011 Census

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One person aged under 65 36,858 35% 22%

Two adults aged 16 to 64 and no children 22,945 22% 18%

One person aged 65 and over 11,035 10% 10%

Three or more adults and no children 10,544 10% 15%

Two adults and one or two children 8,673 8% 13%

Two adults with at least one aged 65+ and no children 5,987 6% 7%

Three or more adults and one or more children 3,431 3% 7%

No adults or one adult and one or more children 4,203 4% 6%

Two adults and three or more children 2,096 2% 3%

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14. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion

Westminster had 50,967 crimes reported in the past year which equates to 23.2

crimes per 100 population. This is higher than the London average of 8.8 crimes per

100 population. These rates do not necessarily indicate how likely Westminster

residents are to become victims of crime. Crime in Westminster is heavily skewed by

having major tourist attractions, shops and a thriving night time economy in the West

End and St James’s ward.

Crime levels in the past year ending June 2014 have seen a decrease 14% compared

to the previous year in Westminster.

The number of residential burglaries in Westminster has decreased by 17% compared

to the previous year (1,384 compared to 1,658).

According to the City Survey, 2013, residents of Westminster perceive the top ASB

issues to be:

o Dog fouling

o Rubbish/litter

o Teenagers hanging around

o Homeless/begging

o Drunk/rowdy people

There were 6,532 London ambulance service attendances to alcohol related incidents

in Westminster in the past year.

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

March 2014 was 943.

The City Survey found that 97% of respondents felt safe in the area they lived and if

walking alone after dark this changed to 82%.

The City survey found that 85% of residents felt that the local area was a place where

people from different backgrounds get on well together.

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All notifiable offences 50,967 23.2 8.8

Violence against the person 7,416 3.4 2.1

Criminal damage 1,882 0.9 0.7

Robbery 2,336 1.1 0.3

Burglary in a Dwelling* 1,384 1.3 1.6

Drug crime 3,516 1.6 0.6

Theft and Handling 30,767 14.0 0.7

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15. Health and Wellbeing

The 2011 census showed that 6% of the City population felt they were in bad or very bad health

which is similar to the London average of 5%.

The census also recorded 14% of the City population as having a long-term limiting illness, the same

as the London average.

In February 2014, 9,370 people in Westminster claimed Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

8,880 people claimed under the ‘care’ element of DLA and 8,215 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 2008 -2012. In Westminster, life expectancy is higher than the London

average for both males and females; 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 Westminster, both male and female ratios were lower

than the London average.

The GLA Well-being index (2012) is based on a number of measures including health, economic

security, safety, families, accessibility and community. 55% of Westminster records the highest

probability of wellbeing scores across London (top 25% of scores), whilst 20% of Westminster falls in

the lowest 25% of London scores.

For the year ending April 2013, 36% of adults took part in one or more 30 minute plus session of at

least moderate intensity per week. This was similar to the London participation rate (36%) and

similar to the England rate (35%).

Westminster has a low level of obesity compared to other London boroughs. 15% of adults in

Westminster are classed as obese placing the borough as the 3rd lowest in London.

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Proportion of Westminster in Good or Bad Health, Census 2011

Very Good Health

Good Health

Fair Health

Bad Health

Very Bad Health

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Respiratory disease (e.g. COPD)

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Causes of Mortality

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16. Vulnerable Adults and Children

31% of resident primary and secondary school pupils attending a Westminster school have specialist

educational needs. 26% 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, 213 families were assessed as having complex needs.

The 2011 Census showed that there are 3,451 lone parents who are not in employment with dependent

children.

There is a similar proportion of older people aged 65 plus living in this Westminster compared to other London

Boroughs, they make up 11% of the City population. Those aged 85 plus account for 1.4% of the City

population.

43% of older people aged 65 plus live alone in Westminster.

In August 2012, there were 2,406 people being supported in the community with older people/physical

disability services from Westminster Council.

There are estimated to be around 100 people sleeping rough in Westminster.

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17. Infrastructure, Service Usage and Satisfaction

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

conversions, there was a net gain of 852 units in the City during the year ending March

2012.

29% of the City is classed as open space (Source: Greenspace Information for Greater

London, GLA). This compares to 39% across London.

Based on the City Survey, 2012, it is estimated that 66% of Westminster residents had

used parks and open spaces in the area. Of those who used them, 88% were satisfied

with them.

By October 2012, approximately 8% of the Westminster population were active library

members, however, the City Survey found that 46% of the City used the libraries and

66% of them were satisfied with the service.

The City Survey found there approximately 15% used swimming and sports facilities in

the past three months leading up to the survey. 46% were satisfied with them.

85% are satisfied with the way Westminster City Council is running the area and 94%

are satisfied with the area as a place to live.

35% agreed that they could influence decisions affecting the local area and 41% wanted

to be more involved in the decisions the Council makes.

For the Local Elections in 2012, 32% of the City turned out to vote which was higher

than the London rate of 0%.

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22%

5%

9%

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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16. Visitors and Businesses

Based on modelled experimental statistics in August 2011, it is

estimated that the day time population in Westminster reaches

approximately 873,300 people (this includes working population,

residents at home in the day and visitors).

The annual entry and exits from Westminster tube stations and

those close to the border amounts to 658 million, this represents

25.7% of all of London Underground entries and exits.

The main method that Westminster residents use to travel to

work is by underground/metro/light rail/tram; 33% use this

method of travel.

The Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES) shows that

in 2012, there were 642,500 jobs in Westminster, this represents

14.5% of all London jobs.

There were 49,825 active enterprises in Westminster in 2012 and

during this year there were more businesses starting up rather

than closing.

The estimated GVA (Gross value added) of Westminster is £47bn

(2013). GVA is a measure in economics of the value of goods and

services produced in an area.

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Westminster Residents 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

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on foot

Other method of travel to work

Westminster Enterprises 2010 2011 2012

Number of enterprises starting up 6075 6630 6915

Number of enterprises closing 6225 4880 5680

Number of active enterprises 47865 48240 49825

Active enterprises as a proportion of all London 11.9% 11.5% 11.3%

Source: ONS, 2012

Top 5 Industries in Westminster

Professional, Scientific & technical

Property

Information & communication

Arts, entertainment, recreation and other services

Business administration and support services

Source: BRES 2012

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Ward Councillors

Thomas Crockett Jan Prendergast Rita Begum Thomas Crockett Jan Prendergast Rita Begum

Conservative Conservative Labour Conservative Conservative Labour

Richard Holloway Brian Connell Suhail Rahuja Karen Scarborough Iain Bott Ian Rowley

Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative

Richard Beddoe Adnan Mohammed Audrey Lewis Paul Dimoldenberg Patricia McAllister Barrie Taylor

Conservative Conservative Conservative Labour Labour Labour

Vincenzo Rampulla Barbara Grahame Aziz Toki Daniel Astaire Gotz Mohindra Robert Rigby

Labour Labour Labour Conservative Conservative Conservative

Murad Gassanly Shamim Talukder Jason Williams Louise Hyams Tim Mitchell Cameron Thomson

Labour Labour Labour Conservative Conservative Conservative

Ruth Bush Guthrie McKie Nilavra Mukerji Peter Cuthbertson Nicholas Evans Angela Harvey

Labour Labour Labour Conservative Conservative Conservative

Heather Acton Antonia Cox Jean-Paul Floru Danny Chalkley David Harvey Steven Summers

Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative

Anthony Devenish Rachael Robathan Philippa Roe Nickie Aiken Edward Argar Christabel Flight

Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative

Susie Burbridge Robert Davis Andrew Smith Jonathan Glanz Glenys Roberts Paul Church

Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative Conservative

Ian Adams Melvyn Caplan Barbara Arzymanow David Boothroyd Adam Hug Papya Qureshi

Conservative Conservative Conservative Labour Labour Labour

Lancaster Gate West End

Little Venice Westbourne

Harrow Road Tachbrook

Hyde Park Vincent Square

Knightsbridge and Belgravia Warwick

Bryanston and Dorset Square Queen's Park

Church Street Regent's Park

Churchill St James's

Abbey Road Maida Vale

Bayswater Marylebone High Street

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17. Sources

Population Proportion of Population by Five Year Age Groups and Gender (2013) based on GLA 2012 Round Demographic Projections, 2013 Population Projections, Census 2011 and GLA 2013 Length of Time Living in the Borough, City Survey 2012

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 2014 Household Income: CACI Limited: Paycheck data 2012

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 2014 Job Seekers Allowance, DWP: Office for National Statistics 2014

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 2014 Life Expectancy from Birth, London Health Programmes: Health Needs Assessment Toolkit 2008 - 2012 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 2012 People Get On Well Together, City Survey 2012

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 2012 Active Library Users, Tri-Borough Libraries and Archives 2012 Council Involvement and Influencing Decisions, City Survey 2012 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

Visitors and Businesses 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

Migration Internal migration estimates are based on patients informing their GP when thet change residential address. Since November 2012, Higher Education Statistics Agency data has been integrated into the analysis to improve accuracy about university students, ONS 2012. International Net Migration, ONS 2012 Short Term residents and Age or Arrival into the UK, Census 2011