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Little Venice Ward Profile November 2015 For further information about the Ward Profiles please contact the Evaluation and Performance Team, Policy, Performance and Communications Sian Melhuish: 020 7641 2160 [email protected] (Main contact) Damian Highwood: 020 7641 3283 [email protected] (Evaluation and Performance Manager)

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Little Venice

Ward Profile

November 2015

For further information about the Ward Profiles please contact the Evaluation and Performance Team, Policy, Performance and Communications Sian Melhuish: 020 7641 2160 [email protected] (Main contact)

Damian Highwood: 020 7641 3283 [email protected] (Evaluation and Performance Manager)

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Index

Ian Adams Conservative

Melvyn Caplan Conservative

Barbara Arzymanow Conservative

Ward Councillors

A canal inter­section and its vicinity on the border of

Paddington and Maida Vale, coined Little Venice by Byron

and Browning, and adopted more formally in the 1940s. The

neighbouring area built up gradually from the second quarter

of the 19th century, with terraces and pairs of three-??storey

stuccoed houses.

Based on the latest population figures the ward has 11,040

residents making up 4.7% 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

WCC Range

to

Population 1 Population size 11,040 11,665 8,821 13,801

2 % Households in at least 1 dimension of deprivation 2,745 56% 61% 82% 39%

3 Average household income £41,133 £38,567 £25,355 £46,969

4 % Lone parents not in employment 141 1% 1% 1% 0.4%

5 % (Working age) Worklessness 615 7.5% 7.6% 17.9% 0.4%

6 % Job Seekers Allowance Claimants 105 1.3% 1.4% 3.1% 0.1%

7 % Incapacity Claimants 450 5.5% 5.4% 11.9% 0.3%

8 Average property price £1,170,426 £1,461,017 £486,032 £5,257,978

9 % Of social renters (households) 912 18% 26% 56% 4%

10 % Long-term vacant dwellings 29 1% 1% 4% 0%

11 % Second homes located in area 124 3% 5% 0% 16%

12 % Living alone 1,992 40% 45% 56% 33%

13 % Of over crowded households 539 11% 12% 22% 5%

14 % Households with dependent children 1,116 23% 19% 9% 32%

Education 15 % Students with 5+ GCSEs A*-C inc. Eng. &Maths 69% 67% 50% 82%

16 % In bad health 620 6% 6% 11% 2%

17 Male life expectancy (age) 80 82 75 89

18 Female life expectancy (age) 85 86 82 92

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

20 % Feel people from different backgrounds get on well 89% 85% 61% 95%

21 % Satisfied with the area as a place to live 99% 94% 85% 100%

22 All crime per 100 residents 806 8 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 Little Venice ward reached 11,040

people. This accounts for 4.7% of the total Westminster population and

is lower than other wards.

The Little Venice population has increased by 5% since March 2013.

Westminster saw an increase of 4%.

Compared to the Westminster average, Little Venice has:

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

o a lower proportion of working age adults (70%)

o a higher proportion of under 16s (19%)

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

which is higher than the Westminster average.

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Little Venice is not as ethnically diverse compared to the City as a whole. The

ward is ranked in the top 3.5% of England according to its Simpson Diversity

Index Score (ONS 2012).

The main ethnic group in Little Venice is White: British which makes up 38%

of the ward population. This is higher than the Westminster average of 35%.

36% of Little Venice 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 (13%)

o Middle East (9%)

o North America (6%)

Other than English (which is spoken by 61% of the ward population), the

other main languages are:

o Arabic

o French

o Spanish

o Greek

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Detailed Ethnic Breakdown Westminster

Count % of ward % of WCC

White: British 4,015 38% 35%

Other: Arab 904 9% 7%

White: Other Western European 659 6% 7%

Black: African 355 3% 4%

White: European Mixed 273 3% 3%

Asian: Indian 265 3% 3%

White: North American 258 2% 2%

White: Australian/New Zealander 249 2% 1%

White: Irish 243 2% 2%

Asian: Bangladeshi 242 2% 3%

Asian: Chinese 207 2% 3%

Mixed: White and Asian 191 2% 2%

White: Italian 159 2% 2%

Black: Caribbean 136 1% 2%

Asian: Pakistani 127 1% 1%

Other: Iranian 122 1% 1%

Other: Kurdish 115 1% 1%

White: Greek 115 1% 1%

Source: 2011 Census

Little Venice

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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 Little Venice 44% of households are not deprived in any dimension.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (2015) places 17% of the ward in the

top 10% most deprived in England.

The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (2015) places 17% of the

ward in the top 5% most deprived in England.

Another measure of deprivation is the proportion of children who are

eligible for free school meals. In 2015, in Little Venice, 31% 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, 24% were claiming pension

credits in February 2015.

In 2014, 34% of households in Little Venice 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 Little Venice ward was 7.3% (615 people)

which is lower than the Westminster average of 7.6%.

There were 450 claimants of Employment Support Allowance/Incapacity Benefit

(ESA/IB) within the ward. The ESA/IB claimant rate is 5.5%, which is similar to

the Westminster average of 5.4%.

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

(0.5% of the working age population) compared to the rest of Westminster.

In May 2015, the Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimant rate in Little Venice was

1%. This is lower than the city rate of 1.4%.

The number of JSA claimants has increased by 17% from the previous year from

90 claimants in May 2014 to 105 in May 2015.

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Type of Benefit Claimed, May 2015

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London England

Count Rate Count Rate Rate Rate

Jobseeker's

allowance105 1.0 2,695 1.4 2.1 1.9

ESA and IB 450 5.5 10,245 5.4 5.5 6.1

Lone parents 40 0.5 1,175 0.6 1.2 1.1

Other 20 0.3 395 0.2 0.3 0.3

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Benefits615 7.3 14,510 7.6 9.1 9.4

Sources: NOMIS and DWP

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At the time of the 2011 Census, 71% of Little Venice residents were

economically active, which was higher than the Westminster average of

69% and similar to the London rate of 72%.

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

time.

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(including full-time Students).

The majority of Little Venice 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

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Managers, Directors & Senior Officials

Administrative & Secretarial Occupations

Caring, Leisure & Other Service Occupations

Source: Census 2011

Top 5 Industries

Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities

Financial & Insurance Activities

Information & Communication

Wholesale & Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles/Cycles

Human Health & Social Work Activities

Source: Census 2011

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The main Tri-borough primary school attended by Little Venice residents was

Paddington Green, and the main secondary school was Paddington 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 Little

Venice residents attending a Westminster school, the average score was higher than

the Westminster average in 2014.

85% 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.

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

results with 69% achieving at least 5 GCSE grades A* to C including Maths and English.

The ward's grades were not as good compared to 2012 (68%).

9. Schools and Education

Little Venice

Primary pupils

Paddington Green 78

St Josephs 73

Gateway 49

King Solomon Academy 33

St Edwards 24

St Saviours 22

Barrow Hill 11

Source: WCC Children and Young People

Main Primary Schools 2015

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Location of Schools Attended

Attends Westminsterschool

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Average Property Price, Hometrack

Little Venice Westminster

10. Housing

Little Venice ward contains 4,943 residential properties. This is 4.7% of

Westminster’s total housing stock.

Residents of Little Venice are more likely to rent privately rather than own

their property or live in the social rented sector.

City West Homes manage 998 units in the ward. Under half (49%) of

residents living in their properties are lessees. The largest CWH housing area

in the ward is Hall Park Estate.

The 2011 census recorded 1,956 (40%) privately rented households in Little

Venice.

In May 2015, both 1 and 2 bed household rents were cheaper than the

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

£395 per week and a 2 bed household was £595.

In June 2014, the average property price in Little Venice was cheaper than

the Westminster average. It decreased from the previous year and is

currently worth £1,170,426.

In September 2015, Council Tax records show that 0.6% of properties in Little

Venice were long term empty or vacant.

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

homes located in this ward compared to other wards in Westminster. 124

properties were recorded as a second home, 3% of all households in the

area.

1,338 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 9 communal establishments with 48

people living in them.

o Medical and care establishments: 3

o Hotel, Guest House, B&B, Youth Hostel: 1

o Hostel or temporary shelter for the Homeless: 1

o All other establishments: 4

2011 Census: Tenure (Households)

Little Venice Westminster London England

Count % % % %

Owned: Outright 1,067 22 18 21 31

Owned: With a mortgage 872 18 13 27 33

Shared ownership 19 0 1 1 1

Social rented: From Council

511 10 12 13 9

Social rented: Other 401 8 14 11 8

Private rented: Landlord or letting agency

1,876 38 38 24 15

Private rented: Other 80 2 2 1 1

Living rent free 117 2 3 1 1

Total 4,943 100 100 100 100

Source: 2011 Census, ONS

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In Little Venice 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 Little Venice. Just over half, 52%, of the households

in this ward live as families.

23% of households have dependent children

9% of households have lone parents

42% of households are living as a couple (married, civil partnership or

cohabiting)

16% of households have the household reference person in the Census as aged

65 years and older

The occupancy rate suggests that:

o 45% have just the right number of bedrooms for their composition

o 44% of households are under occupying their property

o 11% of households are over-crowded

Over-crowding here seems to be similar to the overall Westminster over-

crowding problem, where the over occupancy rate is 12%.

11. Household Composition

Westminster

Count % %

No dependent children 3827 77% 81%

1 dependent child 497 10% 9%

2 dependent children 409 8% 6%

3 plus dependent children 210 4% 4%

Source: 2011 Census

2011 Census: Households

with dependent children

Little Venice

Westminster

Count % %

One person aged under 65 1549 31% 35%

Two adults aged 16 to 64 and no children 1122 23% 22%

Two adults and one or two children 565 11% 8%

Three or more adults and no children 504 10% 10%

One person aged 65 and over 443 9% 10%

Two adults with at least one aged 65+ and no children 297 6% 6%

Three or more adults and one or more children 188 4% 3%

No adults or one adult and one or more children 147 3% 4%

Two adults and three or more children 128 3% 2%

Source: 2011 Census

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12. Crime, Disorder and Community Cohesion

Little Venice ward had 806 crimes reported in the past year which equates to 7.6 crimes

per 100 population. This is lower than the Westminster average of 21.6 crimes per 100

population and is lower 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 2% compared to

the previous year in Little Venice ward compared with a 3% decrease in Westminster

overall.

The number of residential burglaries for this ward has increased by 37% compared to the

previous year (104 compared to 76), this compares to the whole of Westminster where

burglaries decreased by 5%.

According to the City Survey, 2013, residents of Little Venice perceive the top ASB issues

to be:

o Dog fouling

o Aggressive Dogs

o Drug use/dealing

o Rubbish/litter

o Noisy neighbours

There were 101 London ambulance service attendances to alcohol related incidents in

Little Venice 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 June

2015 was 19, 2.0% of the Westminster total.

The City Survey found that 100% of respondents felt safe in the area they lived and if

walking alone after dark this changed to 85%.

The City survey found that 89% 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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Ambulance attendances for

alcohol related incidents101 0.9 5,205 2.4

Fire service attendances for

primary and secondary fires19 0.2 954 0.4

All notifiable offences 806 7.6 47,470 21.6

Violence against the person 193 1.8 9,087 4.1

Criminal damage 47 0.4 2,071 0.9

Robbery 11 0.1 1,541 0.7

Burglary in a Dwelling* 104 2.1 1,448 1.4

Drug crime 36 0.3 2,253 1.0

Theft and Handling 370 3.5 27,677 12.6Sources: Met Police published CRIS data, Ambulance and Fire data from SafeStats London

Little Venice WestminsterAnnual Service Statistics

* Rate based per 100 households rather than 100 residents

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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 14% of the wards population as having a long-term limiting illness, similar to the

Westminster average of 14%.

In May 2015, 450 people in Little Venice claimed Disability Living Allowance (DLA) which represents approximately

4.1% of the ward population.

430 people claimed under the ‘care’ element of DLA and 410 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 lower 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. Little Venice is ranked 234 out of 625 London wards which means it records

a well being score in the top 50% of London.

Approximately 79% of adults took part in one or more sessions of sport or active recreation per week which is not

as good as the Westminster average (81%) (Sport England, 2008).

13. Health and Wellbeing

57%28%

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Proportion of the Ward in Good or Bad

Health, Census 2011

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Age

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

there was a net loss of -4 units in the ward during the year ending March 2015.

In Little Venice, 15% of the area is open space (Source: Greenspace Information for Greater

London, GLA).

18% of homes have good access to nature; however, 40% of homes are deficient in access

to a local, small pocket park.

Based on the City Survey, 2013, it is estimated that 64% 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, 79% were satisfied with them which was a lower score

than the Westminster average.

By August 2015, approximately 15% of the wards population were active library members,

however, the City Survey found that 41% of the ward used the libraries and 44% of them

were satisfied with the service.

The City Survey found there was good use of swimming and sports facilities with 16% using

them in the past three months leading up to the survey. However, satisfaction was lower

than other Westminster wards.

81% are satisfied with the way Westminster City Council is running the area and 99% are

satisfied with the area as a place to live.

14% agreed that they could influence decisions affecting the local area and 29% wanted to

be more involved in the decisions the Council makes.

For the Local Elections in 2014, 33% of the ward turned out to vote which was similar to

the Westminster rate of 32%.

% of users % satisfied

Libraries 41% 44%

Swimming pools/sports facilities 16% 38%

Parks and open spaces 64% 79%

On street recycling/bins 55% 87%

Door to door recycling 52% 73%

Refuse collection 100% 80%

Sources: Westminster City Survey 2013

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Residential Completions

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19%

7%26%

0%1%

19%

3%7%

Land Use 2005, Source: DCLG Area of DomesticBuildings

Area of DomesticGardens

Area of Non DomesticBuildings

Area of Road

Area of Rail

Area of Path

Area of Greenspace

Area of Water

Area of Other Land Uses

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25% of resident primary and secondary school pupils attending a Westminster school have

specialist educational needs. 21% are children on School Action (where they have additional

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

3% have statements (a formal document detailing the child’s learning difficulties after a statutory

assessment).

The 2011 Census showed that there are 141 lone parents who are not in employment with

dependent children.

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

Westminster wards, they make up 11% of the wards population. Those aged 85 plus account for

1.3% of the wards population.

37% of older people aged 65 plus live alone.

In September 2015, there were 197 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.

Special Educational Needs Little Venice Westminster

Action/Action plus 21% 19%

Statemented 3% 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 Little Venice reaches

approximately 6,300 people (this includes working population,

residents at home in the day and visitors). This compares to the

resident population of 11,040.

Warwick Avenue Tube Station is located in Little Venice ward.

The annual entry and exits from the tube stations identified

amounts to 4.5million, this represents 0.2% of all of London

Underground entries and exits.

The Business Register and Employment Survey shows that in

2014, there were 2,778 jobs in the area, this represents 0.4% of

all Westminster jobs.

The main method that Little Venice residents use to travel to

work is by underground/metro/light rail/tram; 41% use this

method of travel.

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Method of Travel to Work: 2011 Census

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by underground/metro/lightrail/tram

by train

by bus, minibus or coach

by taxi

by motorcycle, scooter ormoped

by driving a car or van

by being a passenger in a caror van

by bicycle

on foot

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