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8. Transport connectivity, physical accessibility and understanding London’s diverse communities
Understanding our diverse communities
Identifying and addressing barriers to travel requires a good understanding of the
nature and extent of barriers to transport use. This section summarises key insights
relating to London’s diverse population and transport.
London’s demographic profile and ‘crossover’ characteristics of diverse
communities
The 2011 Census recorded that there were 8,173,941 people who usually lived in
London and this is set to grow in the coming decades. London’s population is
extremely diverse and ever-changing. Based on current population trends, it is
projected that there will be a greater proportion of BAME and older people by
2041. Figure 8.6 shows some key statistics relating to these groups.
Figure 8.6
Composition of the equality groups in London.
Source: TfL Customer and Employee Insight.
There are differences in the profile of Londoners who make up each equality group,
with members of one group often more likely than the population as a whole to
also have characteristics that relate to another group. For example:
• Londoners living in a lower income household (less than £20,000 per year) and
older Londoners (aged 65 or over) are more likely to be women.
• BAME Londoners are more likely to be younger, while women and those living
in lower income households are more likely to be older.
• Men are more likely than women, and white Londoners are more likely than
BAME Londoners, to be working, this may be linked in part to the different age
profile of these equality groups.
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