This week saw publication of the first results from the 2011 Census, revealing that London’s real population is now 8,173,900 people – a figure far higher than even recent estimates.
Sutton shown in red - just one of 33 London boroughs
Sutton’s population has grown by around 10,000 in the past decade and the total figure passed the 190,000 mark for the first time ever.
In the last decade London’s population has grown by over 1 million – a 14% increase.
Every London borough, except for Kensington and Chelsea, has seen a growth in population, with the highest growth in Newham of 64,100 people and Tower Hamlets with an increase of 58,000 people.
Details of the census results, including a breakdown for every London borough, can be seen at the London datastore and also at the Office for National Statistics website.