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State of the Borough 2023 report

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Welcome to the 2023 State of the Borough report - a comprehensive overview of the current state of affairs in our local area. This report provides an analysis of key issues, trends and opportunities that are shaping the future of our community. The report covers key areas of focus within a wider societal framework including health, crime and safety, community and education. Data are presented at the Lambeth level and compared with London and England where possible. For ward level data please explore the ward profiler from the open data platform landing page. The report is currently in final development. Click button below to see the latest version.

Lambeth is one of the most diverse and densely populated boroughs in London, with a population of 318,000 residents, according to the 2021 Census. This briefing report provides an overview of the current state of Lambeth, focusing on demographic trends, economic indicators, health and wellbeing trends, and key social issues affecting the borough.

Lambeth is a diverse and dynamic borough, with a young population and an active economy. However, the borough also faces a range of social and health issues, including high levels of poverty, crime, and STI diagnoses. The local council must work collaboratively with key stakeholders to address these challenges and ensure that all residents can benefit from the opportunities that Lambeth has to offer.

The previous (2022) State of the Borough Report is avaiable here.

State of the Borough Key Messages

FAQ

• How do I access the report?

  The report can be opened using the link above. It may take a minute for the report to open in your browser.

• Does this report relate to the Borough Plan or other strategies?

  Yes, the State of the Borough report is the basis for other policies and reports. The data held within this framework was used to shape the Borough Plan and other Lambeth strategies and policies.

• What level of detail does the report contain?

  The State of the Borough report aims to show borough level data compared to England and London and is limited to key statistics within each topic. There are ward level data in the Ward Profiler tool which can be accessed from the Open Data Platform's front page.