People aged 65 or over
14.1%21 March 2021 · City of London
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents
1,209 out of 8,585.
Source and method →City of London · England
Community life
City of London council area. Every figure carries its own date.
A place is more than its average house price. The census shows who lives here and some of the pressures households face.
People reporting bad or very bad health
2.7%21 March 2021 · City of London
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised
233 out of 8,583.
Source and method →Households facing at least one measured disadvantage
40.2%21 March 2021 · City of London
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
1,977 out of 4,914.
Source and method →Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
8.8%21 March 2021 · City of London
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
430 out of 4,914.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with no qualifications
6.6%21 March 2021 · City of London
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
529 out of 8,006.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent
74.2%21 March 2021 · City of London
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Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
5,939 out of 8,006.
Source and method →Different needs within the area
People reporting bad or very bad health
0% to 7.3%
People reporting bad or very bad health ranged from 0% in Bishopsgate and Tower to 7.3% in Portsoken — a gap of 7.3 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 10 of 25 current wards with comparable figures.
Residents described their own health. Differences in age matter, so this is a prompt to investigate needs, not a score for local health services.
See each ward and the workings
These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
| Ward | Share | Count | Population or households covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsgate | 0% | 0 | 345 |
| Tower | 0% | 0 | 257 |
| Farringdon Without | 0.5% | 2 | 399 |
| Queenhithe | 1% | 4 | 396 |
| Castle Baynard | 1.5% | 5 | 332 |
| Billingsgate | 2% | 5 | 251 |
| Aldersgate | 2% | 38 | 1,868 |
| Farringdon Within | 2.5% | 26 | 1,027 |
| Cripplegate | 2.7% | 70 | 2,595 |
| Portsoken | 7.3% | 80 | 1,102 |
People aged 65 or over
1.6% to 23.5%
People aged 65 or over ranged from 1.6% in Tower to 23.5% in Aldersgate — a gap of 21.9 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 10 of 25 current wards with comparable figures.
Age helps locate demand for accessible homes, transport and support. Being older does not itself mean someone needs care.
See each ward and the workings
These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
| Ward | Share | Count | Population or households covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower | 1.6% | 4 | 256 |
| Billingsgate | 2.4% | 6 | 253 |
| Bishopsgate | 3.2% | 11 | 345 |
| Queenhithe | 5.4% | 21 | 391 |
| Farringdon Without | 5.5% | 22 | 402 |
| Farringdon Within | 6.5% | 67 | 1,026 |
| Portsoken | 9.5% | 104 | 1,098 |
| Castle Baynard | 11.4% | 38 | 332 |
| Cripplegate | 19% | 495 | 2,599 |
| Aldersgate | 23.5% | 442 | 1,884 |
People aged 16+ with no qualifications
1.9% to 20.6%
People aged 16+ with no qualifications ranged from 1.9% in Castle Baynard to 20.6% in Portsoken — a gap of 18.7 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 10 of 25 current wards with comparable figures.
Formal qualifications are only one part of someone's skills. Training decisions also need current vacancies, employment and residents' experience.
See each ward and the workings
These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
| Ward | Share | Count | Population or households covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Baynard | 1.9% | 6 | 323 |
| Queenhithe | 2.1% | 8 | 378 |
| Aldersgate | 2.8% | 48 | 1,724 |
| Farringdon Without | 3.6% | 14 | 390 |
| Tower | 4.4% | 11 | 248 |
| Bishopsgate | 4.9% | 17 | 344 |
| Cripplegate | 5.7% | 139 | 2,434 |
| Billingsgate | 5.8% | 14 | 241 |
| Farringdon Within | 7.9% | 77 | 969 |
| Portsoken | 20.6% | 197 | 958 |
Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
4.1% to 28.7%
Households facing two or more measured disadvantages ranged from 4.1% in Queenhithe to 28.7% in Portsoken — a gap of 24.5 percentage points.
21 March 2021 · 10 of 25 current wards with comparable figures.
These households met at least two census conditions covering education, employment, health and housing. This is not an income or poverty measure.
See each ward and the workings
These are separate ward percentages, not an average of them. Boundaries: May 2026. Missing or differently defined figures are excluded from this range and stay visible on the ward pages.
| Ward | Share | Count | Population or households covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenhithe | 4.1% | 10 | 241 |
| Billingsgate | 4.2% | 6 | 142 |
| Bishopsgate | 4.3% | 8 | 184 |
| Tower | 4.3% | 7 | 161 |
| Aldersgate | 4.9% | 53 | 1,083 |
| Farringdon Within | 5% | 27 | 545 |
| Castle Baynard | 5.3% | 11 | 207 |
| Farringdon Without | 5.8% | 16 | 278 |
| Cripplegate | 9.5% | 151 | 1,594 |
| Portsoken | 28.7% | 136 | 474 |
Local places and initiatives
Barbican Centre, City of London
Barbican Renewal
New lifts, repairs and better use of public spaces will make the arts centre more accessible while retaining its historic fabric.
Planning permission and listed-building consent approved · evidence dated 2026-03-03
Responsible body: City of London Corporation and Barbican Centre
Latest evidence: The approved first phase includes access improvements, the Conservatory, foyers and lakeside terrace. Major works are planned from 2027, with most activities pausing from June 2028 to 2029.
Next thing to establish: Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- £231 million stated phase-one requirement.
- Funding
- £191 million City Corporation commitment; additional fundraising is needed.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Barbican Renewal plans approved →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Make Barbican renewal accessible through the disruption →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Salisbury Square, City of London
Salisbury Square police and courts complex
A purpose-built police headquarters and courts will bring together local policing and specialist work on fraud and economic crime.
Police headquarters structure topped out; construction continuing · evidence dated 2026-01-09
Responsible body: City of London Corporation, City of London Police and delivery partners
Latest evidence: The council confirms the topping-out milestone. The wider Salisbury Square development is due to complete in 2027; topping out does not mean the building is occupied.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- £600 million City Corporation investment in the wider Salisbury Square development, not the police headquarters alone.
- Area covered
- Unmapped: a verified current ward boundary or council ward statement is still needed.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
New City of London Police headquarters →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Target safety work where problems repeat →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Eight listed junction locations in the City of London, including Moorgate, Aldersgate Street and Tudor Street
Raised crossings across the Square Mile
Smaller street changes aim to make crossing easier for wheelchair users, people with pushchairs and everyone walking through the City of London.
Delivery planned from October 2026; completion not confirmed · evidence dated 2026-10-05
Responsible body: City of London Corporation
Latest evidence: The programme raises crossing areas to pavement level and adds parking or loading restrictions where needed. The October page lists eight locations for delivery, with Gutter Lane proposals developed separately. This covers the Square Mile, not Greater London.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- No verified current ward footprint is assigned. The named location or council-wide remit does not establish benefits in every ward.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Raised crossings across the Square Mile →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Check that crossing improvements remove real barriers →
Plan homes and care around an older population →
Bring support closer to people in poor health →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →