4th
smallest London borough Population: 183,200 (2021)
5th
smallest borough in England by size, and 6th most densely populated
Diverse population
63.2% white, 12.3% Black and 10.5% Asian
46%
of residents born outside the UK, with over 100 languages spoken
5.3%
of residents self-report as LGBTQ+
19,000
over 65s (3rd smallest older population in London)
£539.6m
Our gross revenue budget for 2023-24
3rd
lowest council tax in England (2023-24)
47%
of residents don't pay the full council tax - receiving help from our support scheme
4,700
enquiries raised by councillors on behalf of residents in 2022-23
2,412
Disabled young people receiving special educational needs support
5.5%
of residents identify as Disabled whose day-to-day activities are limited a lot
100%
All schools rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (September 2023)
20,528
children in H&F schools
1,000,000
free breakfasts provided to primary school children since 2019
£790,000
Average house price - higher than London average of £532,000
27.7%
of children living in poverty
37,000
housing repair fixes responded to in 2022-23
9.9%
of residents earn below the London Living Wage
2,600
homeless approaches made in 2022-23
7.3
years difference in life expectancy between most and least deprived areas
We're home to...
The iconic Hammersmith Bridge, River Thames and over 231 hectares of parks and open spaces.
The world-leading Imperial College London, Westfield London and the White City Innovation District.
The Apollo Theatre, Lyric Theatre, Queens Tennis Club and 3 professional football clubs - Chelsea, Fulham and QPR.