UK Census 2021 results London: how has population of city changed according to ONS data for England?

The results from Census Day in March 2021 are finally here, showing how much the population has increased or decreased in England and Wales.

Usually, it covers the UK. However, Northern Ireland released their census results early, and Scotland pushed their census back by a year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The first census was 1801, and included details that were useful for things such as tracing family and more.

What is a census?

According to the Office for National Statistics, “The census happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales.

Your answers to census questions help organisations make decisions on planning and funding public services in your area, including transport, education and healthcare.”

How is the census data used?

The census, primarily is used to track the population, but gives key data that can “build a detailed snapshot of our society. Information from the census helps the government and local authorities to plan and fund local services, such as education, doctors’ surgeries and roads”.

Do you have to fill in the census?

Completing the census is a legal requirement, and failure to do so could result in a £1,000 fine and a criminal record.

Providing false information is also a criminal offence that can potentially have more severe consequences.

What are the historic population figures of London?

Here’s how the population of London has increased every 10 years since 1981:

• 1981: 6,608,598
• 1991: 6,679,699
• 2001: 7,172,091
• 2011: 8,173,941
• 2021: 8,799,800

What is the population of people in each London borough?

Barking and Dagenham - On census day, 218,900 people were living in the area – up 18% from 185,911 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Barnet - On census day, 389,300 people were living in the area – up 9% from 356,386 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Bexley - On census day, 246,500 people were living in the area – up 6% from 231,997 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Brent - On census day, 339,800 people were living in the area – up 9% from 311,215 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Bromley - On census day, 330,000 people were living in the area – up 7% from 309,392 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Camden - On census day, 210,100 people were living in the area – down 5% from 220,338 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Croydon - On census day, 390,800 people were living in the area – up 8% from 363,378 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Ealing - On census day, 367,100 people were living in the area – up 8% from 338,449 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Enfield - On census day, 330,000 people were living in the area – up 6% from 312,466 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Greenwich - On census day, 289,100 people were living in the area – up 14% from 254,557 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Hackney - On census day, 259,200 people were living in the area – up 5% from 246,270 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Hammersmith and Fulham - On census day, 183,200 people were living in the area – up slightly from 182,493 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Haringey - On census day, 264,200 people were living in the area – up 4% from 254,926 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Harrow - On census day, 261,300 people were living in the area – up 9% from 239,056 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Havering - On census day, 262,000 people were living in the area – up 10% from 237,232 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Hillingdon - On census day, 305,900 people were living in the area – up 12% from 273,936 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Hounslow - On census day, 288,200 people were living in the area – up 13% from 253,957 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Islington - On census day, 216,600 people were living in the area – up 5% from 206,125 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Kensington and Chelsea - On census day, 143,400 people were living in the area – down 10% from 158,649 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Kingston upon Thames - On census day, 168,000 people were living in the area – up 5% from 160,060 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Lambeth - On census day, 317,600 people were living in the area – up 5% from 303,086 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Lewisham - On census day, 300,600 people were living in the area – up 9% from 275,885 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Merton - On census day, 215,200 people were living in the area – up 8% from 199,693 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Newham - On census day, 351,100 people were living in the area – up 14% from 307,984 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Redbridge - On census day, 310,300 people were living in the area – up 11% from 278,970 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Richmond upon Thames - On census day, 195,200 people were living in the area – up 4% from 186,990 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Southwark - On census day, 307,700 people were living in the area – up 7% from 288,283 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Sutton - On census day, 209,600 people were living in the area – up 10% from 190,146 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Tower Hamlets - On census day, 310,300 people were living in the area – up 22% from 254,096 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Waltham Forest - On census day, 278,400 people were living in the area – up 8% from 258,249 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Wandsworth - On census day, 327,500 people were living in the area – up 7% from 306,995 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

Westminster - On census day, 204,300 people were living in the area – down 7% from 219,396 in 2011, when the last census was carried out.

What is the male/female difference in London?

In Greater London, there are 4,531,500 females, and 4,268,300 males.