London Borough of Havering

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Demographics

Size: 112.27 km2

Population: 224,248 (48.1% male/51.9% female)*

Population Density:  20 people per hectare; the 2nd least populated of all boroughs*

Age Breakdown: 8.3% 75+, 71.9% 16-74, 19.8% under 16*

Ethnicity Breakdown: 95.2% White, 4.8% BME*

Religion: 76.1% Christian, 13.2% no religion, 10.7% other*

Education: 35 primary schools, 18 secondary schools+ 

Employment: 63% employment rate*#

*National Census 2001+Havering Council  #National Average 2001: 60.6%

Interesting Borough Facts

  • Havering is the 3rd largest London borough by area
  • Havering’s population has the lowest proportion of people from black and minority ethnic communities in London
  • Havering has one of the lowest unemployment rates in London
  • Havering has the most disabled badge holders in London
  • More than half of the borough is park or green belt land, some of which shows evidence of early Roman settlements

Facts courtesy of London Councils' Ten Interesting Things Publication

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