Families and neighbourhood change in London

This report finds that the number of families in London is not declining – but where children are growing up has changed. As costs force families out of inner London, outer London boroughs and public services are absorbing the pressure of this rapid growth. This movement is creating growing inequalities in how children grow up in the capital. This report outlines the economics, social and demographic factors that have driven these changes. It also looks at the implications of these changes on public services, including pressures on maternity services, as well as neighbourhoods and social cohesion. For local economies, the changing nature of London’s high streets is explored with families in more affluent areas more likely to have access to health-promoting retail mix compared with those in the most deprived areas.