London Flashcards
What is the population of Greater London in 2023?
London’s population is approximately 9.7 million making it the largest city in the UK.
What was London’s growth rate between 2011 and 2021?
London grew by 7.7% over the decade according to the UK Census.
How many people commute into London daily?
Around 1 million people commute into London each day from surrounding regions.
What is the average population density of London?
Around 5700 people per square kilometre but over 15000 in inner boroughs.
What percentage of London’s population is foreign-born?
Approximately 37% of London’s residents were born outside the UK.
Which London borough has the highest population?
Croydon has the largest population with over 390000 residents as of 2021.
What percentage of homes in London are rented?
Around 46% of London households rent their homes compared to 35% in the UK overall.
What is the median house price in London?
As of 2023 it is around £530000 nearly double the UK average.
How much of London’s land is green space?
Around 47% of Greater London is classified as green space including parks and gardens.
How many jobs are located in Central London?
Over 2 million jobs are concentrated in Central London’s commercial and financial districts.
What is the unemployment rate in London?
Around 5.2% as of 2023 slightly above the national average.
What is the most ethnically diverse borough in London?
Newham is among the most diverse with over 70% of residents from minority ethnic backgrounds.
How many people live in the Greater London Urban Area?
Approximately 11 million people including outer commuter belts.
What are the main zones of the London Underground?
There are 9 fare zones with Central London in Zone 1.
How many people use the London Underground daily?
Around 2.7 million journeys are made on the Tube on a typical weekday.
What is the average travel time for London commuters?
The average is about 74 minutes round trip per day.
How many people live in poverty in London?
Around 27% of Londoners live below the poverty line after housing costs.
What is the life expectancy gap between rich and poor areas?
Up to 15 years between boroughs like Kensington and Newham.
How many homes does London need to build annually?
The target is around 66000 homes per year to meet demand.
How many rough sleepers were recorded in London in 2022?
Over 10000 people were recorded sleeping rough during the year.
How many Olympic legacy homes were built in East London?
Around 11000 homes were built in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park area.
What percentage of London’s workforce is employed in services?
Over 90% work in the tertiary sector such as finance retail and tourism.
What is the average monthly rent in London?
Over £2000 per month for a two-bedroom apartment in central zones.
How many vehicles enter Central London daily?
Around 250000 vehicles enter the Congestion Charge Zone each weekday.
