London is changing. Birth rates are falling, families with children are relocating across the city, and the experience of living in London is unrecognisable compared to a decade ago. These are the consequences of rising living costs and gentrification in the capital – reshaping the city from top to bottom. 

Despite these consequences, there is currently no comprehensive account of the change in London’s demography, and what it means for the city’s future.   

With London now home to nine of the ten local authorities experiencing the fastest decline in primary pupil numbers – understanding the immediate and longer-term impacts of this demography transition is becoming increasingly urgent. 

As part of our Developing London programme – supported by founding partners, G15, The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Impact on Urban Health and Barratt Redrow – our report, Hollowing Out London? Families and Neighbourhood Change in London, looks to provide an authoritative account of how London’s demography and neighbourhoods have changed over the last decade. The report looks to understand how this relates to the city today, across schools, public services, housing, and local economies.

On Thursday 26 March, we will launch our new report at a private roundtable, bringing together experts from across healthcare, housing, education and public services, to discuss and debate the findings of the report and what it means for the capital’s future.  

This is an invite-only roundtable. If you have any questions about the event, please contact our Events Officer, Sophie O’Boyle.