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Economic Fairness - Absolute Poverty
“Absolute” poverty is a term used to describe a fixed standard of living. According to the latest estimates from 2023/24, just over one in five (23%) Londoners live in households with income below the 2010/11 poverty threshold (adjusted for inflation) after taking account of housing costs. Unlike relative poverty, the absolute poverty rate in London has fallen substantially over time,...
Economic Fairness - Persistent Poverty
People in persistent poverty – in low income households in at least three of the last four years – are least likely to be able to participate fully in society and achieve a healthy lifestyle. Around one in six of all Londoners live in households in persistent poverty (after housing costs), including around one in five of London’s children.
Economic Fairness - Population in Poverty
Following a gradual decline across the last three years, the poverty rate in London has jumped back up to 26%, which represents a 2-point increase on the previous year. In terms of absolute numbers, it is estimated that around 2.36M Londoners are currently living in poverty, compared with 2.2M in the previous year. This means that the incomes of a...
Reports and analysis
We conduct research ourselves or work with external partners to understand trends and opinions regarding policy issues. Here you will find our research reports across a range of policy topics. Cost of living polling Ongoing Polling conducted since January 2022 on public attitudes and behaviours in relation to the cost of living crisis. Mid-Rise Housing Polling: Report and data tables...
Our Datasets
We regularly publish data about adult education and the labour market in London. Here you will find datasets and briefings relating to the AEB, London’s labour market, and other skills/employment data. Skills Bootcamps for Londoners Wave 3 to Wave 5, Financial year 2022/23 – 2024/25 The Skills Bootcamp for Londoners data is a summary of provider-reported Skills Bootcamps starts, completions...
Economic Fairness - Fuel Poverty
Just over 10 per cent of households in London were estimated to be in fuel poverty in 2022-2024* according to the new measure (introduced for 2019 data) which considers a household to be in fuel poverty if their housing has an energy efficiency rating of D or below and the cost for heating the accommodation would mean that the household...
Economic Fairness - Energy Efficiency
On average, private sector homes in London are less energy efficient than affordable homes, reflecting national differences. Energy efficiency has, however, increased considerably across all tenures in London over the last 20 years. Almost nine in ten homes in London fall into energy efficiency band D or better, up from just three quarters over a six year period. This does...
Economic Fairness - Childcare Costs
Access to high quality affordable childcare is vital for London. Childcare is a substantial cost for families and is a factor in influencing the decision on whether to start a family. It supports the development of children and enables parents to work, impacting the health of the economy for all Londoners. Therefore, childcare costs are of broader interest to everybody...
Economic Fairness - Disposable Income
Disposable household income after basic housing costs – rent, mortgage interest payments, council tax etc, but not fuel or food – is around £623 per week for a household formed of a couple with no children at the middle of the income distribution and in London, now above the national amount, with the difference having grown in recent years To...
Economic Fairness - Work-life Balance
Achieving a balance of work and other aspects of life is important for everyone, and individuals’ and families’ needs vary. Flexible working is one way to help achieve this. Workers in London are as likely to have some form of flexible working arrangement as those across the UK as a whole, according to the latest figures, with levels having increased...