We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Spitalfields in City of London from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Spitalfields older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Spitalfields and City of London? Is Spitalfields an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Spitalfields Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Spitalfields residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Langbourn | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Spitalfields Health Statistics
Langbourn has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| City of London | 57.52% | 31.76% | 8% | 2.17% | 0.55% |
| London | 53.55% | 31.85% | 10.33% | 3.23% | 1.05% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in City of London changed since 2011?
City of London residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.33% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 55.76% | 32.19% | 8.72% | 2.58% | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 57.52% | 31.76% | 8% | 2.17% | 0.55% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Spitalfields?
The largest employment sector in Spitalfields is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
How many residents own or rent their home in Spitalfields and City of London
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Spitalfields either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Spitalfields residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | |
| City of London | 36.51% | 63.49% |
| London | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Spitalfields has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Spitalfields compared to other wards in City of London
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Spitalfields Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of City of London.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| London | 4.8% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Spitalfields Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Langbourn.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Spitalfields & City of London Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Spitalfields in the City of London local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Spitalfields compared to other wards in City of London
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Spitalfields and City of London?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in City of London including Spitalfields. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Aldersgate | 2601 |
| Bishopsgate | 360 |
| Cripplegate | 2726 |
| Farringdon Within | 496 |
| Farringdon Without | 1742 |
| Portsoken | 2181 |
| Queenhithe | 467 |
| Tower | 365 |
| City of London Total | 10938 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
