• 219,992 residents - 9th smallest population in London
• 57,144 under 16s - highest proportion in England and Wales
• 143,419 16 to 64s - 9th lowest proportion in London
• 19,429 over 65’s – 5th lowest proportion in London
• 34 average age - lower than London average (36)
• 58.1 male healthy life expectancy - lowest in London
• 60.1 female healthy life expectancy - below London average (65.0)
• 47.9 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) - below London average (50.5)
• 10.7% have no qualifications – highest in London
• 64.2 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age - highest in London
• 115.8 crimes per 1,000 people – below London average (116.9)
• 17.0 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people - highest in London
• £380,000 average house price - lowest in London
• 6.8% unemployment – 5th highest in the country
• 72.2% employment – below London average (74.6%)
• 9.5% Universal Credit claimants in employment – 3rd highest in the country
• 69.1% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population – 10th highest in the country
• 12.7% obesity amongst children in Reception – 4th highest in the country
• 3.6% NEET and Not Known - below London average (4.0%)
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