Census Information

The last census took place on the 29 April 2001. The census in England and Wales is conducted by ONS, and is the most comprehensive and detailed survey of the population. The next census will be held in 2011.

The 2001 census key statistics provide a general overview of the population. The key statistics are available on the National Statistics website for Islington and the 376 other local authorities in England and Wales. To go to the National Statistics website please see the links underneath Useful Websites. To download the key statistics for Islington and it's wards, please see the PDFs at the bottom of this page.

Islington's General Characteristics

The following general characteristics about Islington emerge from the 2001 census. The borough has:

• the second highest residential density in England and Wales
• a high proportion of single people and many one-person households
• highly qualified residents
• very low levels of car ownership
• many residents who travel to work by public transport
• many residents who were born outside the UK and EU
• many residents who are non-Christians
• a population where general health is not good
• high levels of current and long-term unemployment
• few vacant properties
• a low level of owner occupation
• a high level of overcrowding
• many households that share a bath/shower or toilet

Islington's Population Statistics

The population count below is from the 2001 census. Please got to Other Options at the bottom of this page to see the mid-2006 population estimates.

Age Range	Total
0 - 4	11,110
5 - 9	9,827
10 - 14	9,636
15 - 19	9,202
20-24	15,136
25 - 29	21,429
30 - 34	20,503
35 - 39	17,401
40 - 44	12,226
45 - 49	9,278
50 - 54	8,784
55 - 59	7,120
60 - 64	6,150
65 - 69	5,333
70 - 74	4,750
75 - 79	3,793
80 - 84	2,272
85 - 89	1,251
90 and over	586
	175, 787

For an illustration of the above results, click on the document Illustration of 2001 Census Population Division below.

Contact

For further information please contact the Geographic Information Team by email: gisteam@islington.gov.uk