GLA Opinion Research

Opinions of Londoners are at the heart of policy making at the Greater London Authority (GLA). City Hall conducts regular research with Londoners to provide evidence and insight into public opinion and behaviours, in order to support effective and impactful policy making and the development of strategies and programmes of work. These pages detail the latest research conducted by the GLA...

YouGov carried out polling on behalf of the GLA about Londoners' perceptions of housing. Where YouGov Plc collects survey data, no information may be published without the consent of YouGov Plc and the GLA. All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc on behalf of the GLA. The surveys were carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative...

Polling conducted in October 2025 on behalf of the London Assembly, with findings from polling Londoners on how they feel about raising children in London.

The GLA conducted a representative survey of Londoners to understand attitudes towards solar energy. The survey was carried out by YouGov for the GLA between 5th – 11th October 2022, with a response of 1,089 London residents aged 18+. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all London adults (aged 18+).

The GLA undertakes regular polling of Londoners' views. The results from these polls appear on this page, if interested in other years data click here.

GLA's Opinion Research team carried out qualitative research with parents to understand the impact of implementing universal free school meals to children in years 3 to 6 in London's state schools.

The GLA undertakes regular polling of Londoners' views. The results from these polls appear on this page, if interested in other years data click here. January 2020 - GLA/YouGov poll results Link to PDF of topline (PDF) Link to excel tables (XLS) February 2020 - GLA/YouGov poll results Link to PDF of topline (PDF) ...

The GLA undertakes regular polling of Londoners' views. The results from these polls appear on this page, if interested in other years data click here. January 2021 - GLA/YouGov poll results Link to PDF of topline (PDF) Link to excel tables (XLS) February 2021 - GLA/YouGov poll results Link to PDF of topline (PDF) ...

Qualitative research (focus groups) and representative polling undertaken by the GLA's Opinion Research team in February 2022. Focus groups were split by income and by housing tenure. The research explored:  To what extent are Londoners aware of retrofitting? To what extent are Londoners currently willing to retrofit their homes? What might encourage Londoners to consider retrofitting? What...

Qualitative research undertaken by the GLA's Opinion Research team in 2020. The research explored in-depth the experiences of those who work night shifts in London hospitals (nurses, student nurses, and cleaners); their access to food during these shifts; and their subsequent ability to maintain a healthy diet. The research report covers: Positives and negatives of working at night in...