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Focus on London 2003 is a statistical digest bringing together a wide range of demographic, social, industrial and economic statistics to provide a comprehensive view of London. It is the product of a unique collaboration between the Office for National Statistics, the Government Office for London, the Greater London Authority and the London Development Agency.

There are 12 chapters each focusing on a different aspect of London with key facts and figures: the overview, population, environment, housing, economy, labour market, education and training, living in London, tourism and leisure, travel and communications, public services and London government.
arrow Overview of London
A city of wealth or deprivation?
- arrow Largest EU City
Over 7 million residents in 2001
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arrow Municipal Waste
Landfill proportion below England average
- arrow Accommodation
Households in B&B have tripled since 1997
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arrow Economy
Household income is highest in UK
- arrow Young Workforce
46% of labour force are under 35
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arrow Education
High growth in the early years
- arrow Household Income
London's exceeds UK average
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arrow Tourism & Leisure
National Gallery still top of the bill
- arrow Travel
Air passengers nearly treble in 20 years
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arrow Public Services
MMR below England average
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arrow Download Data - arrow Interactive Maps

About this series
Each overview in the Focus on series combines data from the 2001 Census and other sources to illustrate its topic, and provide links to further information. The online overviews will be followed up with more comprehensive analysis in fuller reports.

 Updated 25 June 2003



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