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Who lives in London

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in London, set against England as a whole.

Region
London
Population
9,089,736 (2024)
Population

Who lives in London

Residents
9,089,736
2024 estimate
Households
3,423,850
Census
Median age
36
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 12%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 9.2% of residents. 24.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 11.9% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

LondonEngland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.5% of residents are female and 48.5% male.

London
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.5%51%
  • Male48.5%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40% of adults in London are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 46.2% have never married.

LondonEngland
Married or civil partnership40%44.7%
Never married46.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved7.3%9.1%
Separated2.3%2.2%
Widowed4.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

85.4% of residents in London describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

London
54%
32%
England
  • Very good53.6%48.5%
  • Good31.8%33.7%
  • Fair10.3%12.7%
  • Bad3.2%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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