Islington: Census 2011 Second Release. 11 th December 2011

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1 Islington: Census 2011 Second Release 11 th December 2011

2 Census release 2.1 On the 11 th December 2012, the ONS released the key statistics and selected quick statistics for local authorities in England and Wales. Topics covered in this release include demographics, ethnicity, religion, health, housing and accommodation, qualifications, labour market and migration. Further to this, the key statistics and the quick statistics for the output areas and wards is due to be released on the 30 th January All data in this briefing are available from the ONS at: Further Islington briefings for are available at the Evidence Hub at: For further information, please contact Alexandra Cronberg tel )

3 Summary I Demographic changes and migration The population of Islington increased by 30,000 (17%) between 2001 and 2011, to 206,100 residents. Almost 40% of this increase is accounted for by a growth in the population born in the European Union but outside of the UK and Ireland (11,500 people, 73% increase). The number of people born in non-eu countries increased by 10,400 (25% increase), while the number of people born in the UK increased by 9,600 (8% increase). Islington s population profile in terms of relationship status is considerably different compared to London and England, with the majority recorded as single (60% vs 44% in London and 35% in England). This proportion has increased from 54% since Islington s population has become more ethnically diverse over the past ten years, with less than half (48%) of residents being White British in 2011 compared to 57% in This percentage is now slightly higher than the London average (45%) and much lower than the England average (80%). Less than half of Islington s population (40%) describe themselves as Christian, down from 54% in This decrease is in part due to more people describing themselves as having no religion (30% in 2011 vs 24% in 2001). Education qualifications The percentage of residents with no education qualifications in Islington has decreased from 25% in 2001 to 17% in A similar change has been seen in London and England. Health There were 13,200 people Islington in 2011 who reported they were in bad or very bad health, equating to 6.4% of residents. Islington has the highest percentage of people reporting they are in bad or very bad health among London boroughs and it is higher than both the London and England averages (5.0% and 5.5% respectively). Twenty-four percent of households in Islington has a person with a long term health problem or disability. This reflects a decrease compared to 2001 (32%).

4 Summary II Employment In 2011, 64% of Islington residents aged were in employment, 6% were unemployed and 30% were economically inactive. This represents an increase in employment compared to 2001 (58%) and no change in the level of unemployment. Six percent (6% of men, and 5% of women) of Islington's economically active population were unemployed in 2011, which is significantly higher than the London and England rates (both 5%). More than half (56%) of lone parents in Islington were not in employment (4,800 people) in This proportion is notably higher compared to London and England (48% and 41% respectively). Housing Social rented housing from the council and private rented housing from a landlord/letting agency account for the largest proportions of housing tenure in Islington (27% and 26% respectively). Private renting has increased by 85% in Islington between 2001 and 2011, while outright ownership has increased by 19%. In contrast, social renting and mortgage-owned housing have decreased by 17% and 9% respectively. Car ownership Sixty-five percent of households did not own a car or van in This represents a 7% point decrease in car/van ownership between 2001 and 2011, which is slightly higher than the decrease seen in London overall (5% point decrease).

5 1. DEMOGRAPHY All London boroughs show an increase in the population from 2001 to 2011, with Islington increasing from 175,800 to 206,100 people (17% increase). Islington s population profile in terms of relationship status is considerably different compared to London and England, with 60% of residents recorded as single compared to 44% in London and 35% in England. The percentage of people recorded as single in Islington has increased from 54% in The equivalent figure was 41% in London and 30% in England in In Islington 46% of people (76,800) are not living in a couple and have single status. This is higher than both London (35%) and England (26%). The largest category for household composition in Islington is one person households (31%). This has largely remained unchanged since 2001 (32%). The percentage of households with no adults in employment or with a person with a long term health problem or disability has decreased in Islington between 2001 and Twenty-four percent of households in Islington have a person with a long term health problem or disability (22,000 households), representing a decrease from 32% in Similarly, 24% of households in Islington have no adults in employment and no dependent children, which is down from 29%. The percentage of households with no adults in employment and dependent children is 7%, which represents a decrease from 9%. There are 8,600 lone parent households in Islington. Of the lone parents in Islington, 56% are not in employment, and 23% and 21% are in part-time and full-time employment respectively. The percentage not in employment is notably higher than London (48%) and England (41%).

6 Resident population Resident population, London boroughs, 2001 and 2011 Resident population 400, , , , , , ,000 50,000 0 Croydon Barnet Ealing Bromley Enfield Lambeth Brent Wandsworth Lewisham Southwark Newham Hillingdon Redbridge Havering Waltham Forest Bexley Haringey Greenwich Hounslow Harrow Hackney Camden Tower Hamlets Merton Westminster Sutton ISLINGTON London borough Richmond upon Thames Hammersmith and Fulham Barking and Dagenham Kensington and Chelsea Kingston upon Thames City of London

7 Marriage and civil partnership status Relationship status of residents, Islington, London and England, in % 7% 5% 3% 0% 3% 1% 103,900 people were recorded as single in Islington in % 35% 7% 25% 40% 4% 3% 1% Islington 60% 44% 54% Islington s population were recorded as single in % London England Single (never married or never registered a same-sex civil partnership) Married Divorced or formerly in a same-sex civil partnership which is now legally dissolved Widowed or surviving partner from a same-sex civil partnership Separated (but still legally married or still legally in a same-sex civil partnership) In a registered same-sex civil partnership The equivalent figure was 41% and 30% for London and England respectively in 2001

8 Living arrangements 60% 50% 40% Living arrangements of residents, Islington, London and England, % of Islington residents were single and not living in a couple in 2011 Percentage 30% 20% 10% In 2001 the equivalent figure was 43% 0% Not living in a couple: Single (never married or never registered a same-sex civil partnership) Living in a couple: Married or in a registered same-sex civil partnership Living in a couple: Cohabiting Not living in a couple: Married or in a registered same-sex civil partnership Living arrangement Not living in a couple: Separated (but still legally married or still legally in a same-sex civil partnership) Not living in a couple: Divorced or formerly in a same-sex civil partnership which is now legally dissolved Not living in a couple: Widowed or surviving partner from a same-sex civil partnership In London in 2001 this figure was 33% and in England it was 23% Islington London England

9 Household composition Percentage 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Household composition, percentage of households, Islington, 2001 and ,692 28, ,854 9,613 7,821 8,609 7,705 8,422 7,295 7,720 7,597 6,560 5,659 6,508 6,344 4,564 3,812 2,891 2,599 2, ,494 One person household: Other Other household types: Other One family only: Lone parent: Dependent children One family only: Cohabiting couple: No children One family only: Married or same-sex civil partnership couple: Dependent children One person household: Aged 65 and over One family only: Married or same-sex civil partnership couple: No children Household composition One family only: Lone parent: All children non-dependent Other household types: With dependent children Other household types: all fulltime students, and all aged 65 and over

10 Households with no adults in employment, with dependent children, or with a long term health problem Perce entage 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Households with no adults in employment, with dependent children, or with a long term health problem, percentage of all households, Islington, 2001 and ,901 No adults in employment in household: No dependent children 26,327 22,103 22,007 One person in household with a longterm health problem or disability 19,507 20,950 Dependent children in household: All ages 8,702 9,651 Dependent children in household: Age 0 to 4 7, ,142 No adults in employment in household: With dependent children The % of households in Islington with no adults in employment or with persons with long term health problem or disability has decreased between 2001 and 2011 Household characteristic

11 Lone parent households Employment status of lone parents households, Islington, London and England, % England London There are 8,600 lone parent households in Islington 25% 21% (1,760) 23% (1,991) Islington 56% (4,817) 48% 41% Not in employment Part-time employment Full-time employment 27% 33%

12 2. ETHNICITY, IDENTITY, LANGUAGE AND RELIGION The population of Islington increased by 30,000 (17%) between 2001 and 2011, to 206,100 residents. Almost 40% of this increase is accounted for by a growth in the population born in the European Union but outside of the UK and Ireland (11,500 people, 73% increase). The number of people born in non-eu countries increased by 10,400 (25% increase), while the number of people born in the UK increased by 9,600 (8% increase). In contrast, the Irish population in Islington decreased by 17% (1,200 people). In terms of the population growth with respect to people born in the EU, a similar share was born in the new accession countries as within EU s old boundaries. Consequently, people born within the old boundaries now account for 70% of Islington residents born in the EU but outside of the UK and Ireland. Islington has an ethnically diverse population: less than half (48%) of residents describe themselves as White British, which is slightly higher than the London average (45%) and much lower than the England average (80%). Islington s population has become more diverse since 2001, when 57% of Islington residents described themselves as White British. This was slightly lower than London (60%) and again much lower than England (87%). Seventy-four percent of Islington residents describe themselves as at least one of English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British identities only; similar to London (75%) but lower than England (91%). Seventy-two percent of Islington residents have a UK passport, which is similar to London and slightly lower than England (71% and 76% respectively). Seven percent of Islington s residents do not have a passport. The equivalent figure is 8% in London and 17% in England. In Islington, 76% of households have English as their main language, compared to 74% and 91% in households in London and England respectively. There are 12% of households (11,500) in Islington where no one has English as their main language. This is similar to London (13%) but higher than England (4%). Forty percent of Islington residents (82,900) describe themselves as Christian and 30% (61,900 people) are of no religion. The percentage of people who describe themselves as Christian has decreased from 54% in 2001 while the number of people who stated that they were of no religion has increased from 24% in 2001.

13 Ethnicity 6% (13,339) Ethnic groups of Islington residents, % (6,943) In % of Islington s residents where White British 13% (26,294) 9% (19,034) 48% (98,322) White: English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British White: Other Black/African/Caribbean/Black British Asian/Asian British Mixed/multiple ethnic group Other ethnic group In % in London and 80% in England are White British 20% (42,193)

14 National identity 100% Self-defined national identity of residents, Islington, London and England, % 80% 70% Pe ercentage 60% 50% 40% 30% 151,941 20% 10% 5,769 48,415 0% At least one of English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British identities only Other identities and at least one of English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British only Other identities only Islington London England

15 Country of birth 100% 90% Comparison of the country of birth for Islington residents, 2001 and % Percen ntage 70% 60% 50% 40% 116, ,879 30% 20% 37,606 47,969 10% 13,587 7,370 7,216 6,848 7,873 5,679 0% England Rest of UK Republic of Ireland Other EU Member States (March 2001) *This category was new in the 2011 Census 5,795 Other EU member states (joined post-2001)* Rest of the world

16 Passports held Passports held by Islington residents, ,985 3,229 5,081 3,131 5,782 6,101 6,815 19,967 14, ,787 United Kingdom Other EU countries Republic of Ireland Middle East and Asia North America and the Caribbean Antarctica and Oceania Africa Other Europe: Non EU countries Other No passport 72% of Islington residents hold a UK passport Note: The total adds to more than the Islington population, as some residents hold more than one passport.

17 Household language Households with people who speak English as a main language, Islington, London and England, 2011 Islington 70,980 9,071 2,054 11,451 Area London England 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Percentage All people aged 16 and over in household have English as a main language At least one but not all people aged 16 and over in household have English as a main language No people aged 16 and over in household but at least one person aged 3 to 15 has English as a main language No people in household have English as a main language

18 Religion Breakdown of religion, Islington residents, % 1% 0.3% 1% 1% 1% 40% 10% Christian No religion Muslim Buddhist Hindu Jewish Sikh Other religion Religion not stated In % Islington s residents described themselves as Christian and 24% said they had no religion In 2011 in London 48% describe themselves as Christian and 30% 21% have no religion

19 3. HEALTH There were 13,200 people in Islington in 2011 who stated their health was bad or very bad, equating to 6.4% of the population. This percentage is the highest compared to all other London boroughs and higher than both the London and England averages (5.0% and 5.5% respectively). Although the 2001 Census data is not directly comparable to the 2011 Census data due to differences in health status categories, the percentage of people that reported that their health was not good in 2001 was 11%. The proportion of people providing unpaid care in Islington in 2011 was 7.9%, which is lower than in London The proportion of people providing unpaid care in Islington in 2011 was 7.9%, which is lower than in London (8.4%) and England (10.2%). Islington had one of the lowest proportions of people providing unpaid care compared to other London boroughs, ranking 22 nd from a total of 33 London boroughs.

20 Health status reporting Reported health status of residents, Islington, % (9,771) 1.3% (3,473) Very good health 11% (23,113) Good health Fair health 52% (106,386) Bad health 31% (63,382) Very bad health

21 Health status reporting in London boroughs Residents reporting bad health or very bad health, London boroughs, 2011 Percentage 10% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% London England 13,200 people report to be in bad or very bad health in Islington Islington Hackney Barking and Dagenham Tower Hamlets Westminster Haringey Newham Camden Enfield Greenwich Brent Waltham Forest Lewisham Havering Ealing Southwark Redbridge Hammersmith and Fulham Bexley Lambeth Hounslow Croydon Harrow Barnet Kensington and Chelsea Hillingdon Bromley Sutton Merton Wandsworth Kingston upon Thames City of London Richmond upon Thames London borough

22 Unpaid care Residents providing unpaid care, London boroughs, 2011 Percentage 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% London England 16,300 people provided unpaid care in Islington in % 0% Havering Harrow Bexley Bromley Redbridge Sutton Hillingdon Croydon Barnet Enfield Hounslow Barking and Dagenham Greenwich Brent Ealing Richmond upon Thames Kingston upon Thames Waltham Forest Merton Lewisham Newham Islington Camden City of London Tower Hamlets Haringey Hackney Westminster Southwark Kensington and Chelsea Hammersmith and Fulham Lambeth Wandsworth London borough

23 4. HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION There were 98,200 household spaces in Islington and 93,600 household spaces (95%) with at least one usual resident in The number of household spaces with at least one resident in Islington has increased by 11,275 (14% increase) from 2001 to The most common types of housing tenure in Islington are social rented housing from the council and private rented housing from a landlord/letting agency (27% and 26% of all households respectively). Twenty-eight percent of households own their home with a mortgage/loan or outright. Private renting has increased by 85% in Islington between 2001 and 2011, while outright ownership has increased by 19%. In contrast, social renting and mortgage-owned housing have decreased by 17% and 9% respectively. There were 10,300 households in Islington (11%) with an occupancy rating of -1 or less (bedrooms) in This is similar to London (12%) but higher than England (5%). The percentage of households in Islington without central heating has decreased from 7% in 2001 to 3% Sixty-five percent of households did not own a car or van in This represents a 7% point decrease in car/van ownership between 2001 and 2011, which is slightly higher than the decrease seen in London overall (5% point decrease). Islington ranks second highest compared to other London boroughs for the percentage of people in communal establishments (6,000 people). The occupancy rating of -1 or less indicates that the household has at least one too few bedrooms for the numbers of people living there and is therefore considered overcrowded.

24 Accommodation type Household spaces by accommodation type, Islington, 2001 and % 2% 1% 16% 3% 3% 1% 14% 54% 49% 25% 29% Flat, maisonette or apartment in purpose-built block of flats or tenement Flat, maisonette or apartment in part of a converted or shared house (including bed-sits) Terraced house or bungalow (including end-terrace) Semi-detached house or bungalow Flat, maisonette or apartment in a commercial building Detached house or bungalow

25 Perc centage Housing Tenure 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 29,320 25,014 Social rented: Rented from council (Local Authority) 12,958 23,954 Private rented: Private landlord or letting agency Housing tenure, Islington, 2001 and ,394 Owned: Owned with a mortgage or loan 15,977 14,328 11,168 Social rented: Other Tenure 10,587 8,193 Owned: Owned outright 2, ,263 1, ,207 * Private rented: Living rent free Other Shared ownership (part owned and part rented) *New category of 'Living rent free' included in 2011 census. In % in London and 9% in England were private rented 17% in London and 13% in England were social rented

26 Occupancy rating Households with occupancy rating (bedrooms) of-1 or less, London boroughs, % 25% London England 20% Percentage 15% 10% 5% 0% Newham Brent Tower Hamlets Haringey Southwark Waltham Forest Hackney Ealing Barking and Dagenham Lambeth Hounslow Hammersmith and Fulham Camden Lewisham Westminster Enfield Greenwich ISLINGTON Redbridge Harrow Barnet Hillingdon Croydon Merton Kensington and Chelsea Wandsworth City of London Kingston upon Thames Sutton Bexley Bromley Havering Richmond upon Thames London borough The occupancy rating of -1 or less indicates that the household has at least one too few bedrooms for the numbers of people living there and is therefore considered overcrowded.

27 Car or van ownership Car/van ownership, households, Islington, 2001 and % 4% 1% 1% ,500 Islington households do not own a car/van 35% 30% 65% 58% 33,100 Islington households own at least one car/van No cars or vans in household 1 car or van in household 2 cars or vans in household 3 or more cars or vans in household

28 Percentage Communal establishments 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% Camden ISLINGTON Residents living in communal establishments, London boroughs, London and England, 2011 Westminster City of London Hillingdon Kingston upon Thames Southwark Greenwich Wandsworth Kensington and Chelsea Richmond upon Thames Tower Hamlets Ealing Barnet Hammersmith and Fulham Lambeth Lewisham Harrow Croydon Hounslow Enfield Bromley Sutton Hackney Brent Merton Haringey Havering London England Newham Waltham Forest Redbridge Barking and Dagenham Bexley 6,000 people in Islington live in communal establishments 85% of Islington residents living in communal establishments live in other establishments, including student accommodation, hostels, and prisons London borough

29 5. QUALFICATIONS Islington has a higher percentage of residents who have a university degree (48%) compared to London (38%) and England (27%). A similar pattern was seen in 2001, but the percentage of university-educated residents has increased in all three areas. Seventeen percent of Islington residents in 2011 had no education qualifications, which is slightly lower Seventeen percent of Islington residents in 2011 had no education qualifications, which is slightly lower than the London average. The percentage has decreased from 25% in 2001, when it was slightly higher than the London average.

30 Qualification level Perce entage 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% Highest level of education achieved, residents aged 16 and over, Islington, London and England, ,434 83,276 16,904 1,743 14,552 Other University education 2+ A-Levels Apprenticeship 5+ GCSE/O-Level passes 1-4 GCSEs or O-Levels No qualifications 25% of Islington residents had no educational qualification in % 13,943 10% 29,448 0% Islington London England Area

31 6. LABOUR MARKET In 2011, 64% of Islington residents aged were in employment, 6% were unemployed and 30% were economically inactive. This represents an increase of 6% points in employment, no change in unemployment and 6% point decrease in economically inactive people from Six percent (6% in men, and 5% in women) of Islington's economically active population is currently unemployed, which is significantly higher than the London and England rates (both 5%). The percentage of the resident population in full time employment in Islington has increased from 40% in 2001 to 42% in Forty-six percent of men and 39% of women are in full time employment. The majority (58%) of people in Islington who are employed work full-time (31-48hrs), which is similar to London and England. Islington has a higher proportion of people who work full time, longer hours (49 hours or more) compared to London and England (21% vs 16% and 13% respectively). Professional, scientific and technical activities is the largest source of employment for Islington residents (19%). In comparison, wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles is the largest source of employment for London and England (13% and 16% respectively). In 2011, professional occupations was the most prevalent occupation group in Islington (31%, 33,400 people), this has increased by 11% from Other prevalent occupational groups in Islington include associate professional and technical occupations (22%, 23,600) and managers, directors and senior officials (11%, 12,300). Employment status categories are 1) Economically active: those who are either in employment or are actively seeking employment and are available for work, 2) Economically inactive: those who are not in work and are not seeking work and are not available for work, 3) Employed: those that are in work and 4) Unemployed: those who are who are not in work but are actively seeking work.

32 Labour market status Labour market status, resident population aged 16-74, Islington, 2001 and % (47,661) Employed Unemployed Economically inactive 36% (47,069) 58% (76,717) 6% (8,960) 6% (7,873) 64% (102,325) Note: Full-time students have been excluded from this graph.

33 Unemployment Unemployment, London boroughs, London and England, % 8% London England Perc centage 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% 9,000 people in Islington are unemployed Barking and Dagenham Newham Hackney Tower Hamlets Lewisham Greenwich Waltham Forest Haringey Southwark Lambeth Enfield Brent Croydon Islington Redbridge Ealing Hammersmith and Fulham Hounslow Harrow Westminster Camden Barnet Havering Hillingdon Bexley Kensington and Chelsea Merton Sutton Bromley Wandsworth Kingston upon Thames Richmond upon Thames City of London Note: Full-time students have been excluded from this graph. London borough

34 Type of employment Hours worked, resident employed population aged years, Islington, London and England, % 60% 61,581 50% rcentage Per 40% 30% 20% 22,900 14,494 10% 7,790 0% Part-time: 15 hours or less Part-time: 16 to 30 hours Full-time: 31 to 48 hours Full-time: 49 or more hours Type of employment and hours worked Islington London England

35 Industry 25% Industry of occupation, resident employed population ages 16-74, Islington, London and England, % 20,470 15% 16,030 Percentage 10% 5% 10,793 10,356 10,319 10,146 9,644 5,966 4,744 4,499 3,768 0% Professional, scientific and technica al activities Information and communicatio on Educatio on Human health and social work activitie es Wholesale and retail trade; repair of moto or vehicles and motor cycles Financial and insurance activitie es Industry Accommodation and food servic ce activities Administrative and support servic ce activities Public administration and defence e; compulsory social security Constructio on r Othe Islington London England

36 Industry (men/women) The top three industry groups for men aged are: 1) Professional, scientific and technical activities (20%) 2) Information and communication (12%) 3) Financial and insurance activities (11%) The top three industry groups for women aged are: 1) Professional, scientific and technical activities (19%) 2) Human health and social work activities (14%) 3) Education (13%)

37 Occupation Occupation of employment, resident population aged 16-74, Islington, 2001 and % 5% 3% 2011 Professional occupations Associate professional and technical occupations 4% Managers, directors and senior 6% 31% 5% 2001 officials 5% 20% Administrative and secretarial 5% occupations 7% Elementary occupations 9% 9% 12% 17% 23% Caring, leisure and other service occupations Sales and customer service occupations Skilled trades occupations 11% 22% Process, plant and machine operatives

38 Occupation (men/women) The top three occupation groups for men are: 1) Professional occupations (31%) 2) Associate professional and technical occupations (23%) 3) Managers, directors and senior officials (14%) The top three occupation groups for women are: 1) Professional occupations (32%) 2) Associate professional and technical occupations (21%) 3) Administrative and secretarial occupations (13%)

39 7. MIGRATION Twenty-one percent of Islington residents born outside the UK arrived into the UK between 1991 and 2000 (5,600 people). This is higher than the equivalent percentage for England (17%). Forty-nine percent of Islington residents born outside the UK arrived into the UK between , which is similar to England (50%). Immigrants living in Islington are more likely to have arrived aged between 20 and 29 years compared to England (46% vs 38%). Approximately 1 in 2 Islington residents born outside the UK stay in the UK for 10 years or more.

40 Year of arrival in the UK Per rcentage 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Year of arrival in the UK of residents born outside the UK, Islington and England, 2011 Before Year of arrivalin the UK *Please note that sizes of time intervals are not all equal. Ten year intervals are used from 1941 to Three year intervals are used from 2001 to * Islington * * England * 73,000 Islington residents were born outside the UK 49% of Islington residents born outside the UK arrived into the UK between

41 Age of arrival in the UK 30% Age of arrivalin the UK of residents born outside the UK, Islington and England,2011 Islington England 25% 20% Perc centage 15% 10% 5% 0% Age of arrivalin the UK Note:The age groups shown are those provided in the Census 2011.

42 Length of residence in the UK 60% Length of residence in the UK of residents born outside the UK, Islington and England, 2011 Islington England 50% 40% Percen ntage 30% 20% 10% 0% Less than 2 years 2 years or more but less than 5 years 5 years or more but less than 10 years 10 years or more Length of residence