Lambeth

Question 1

What is the population of Lambeth

Answer 1

321,000 (2021)

Question 2

What is the age distribution

Answer 2

A high proportion of people are aged 20-39

Question 3

What is the employment rate

Answer 3

75%
Unemployment slightly higher than national average

Question 4

What is the urban infrastructure

Answer 4

Densely populated
Extensive transport links (A23 and A3)

Question 5

What are the green spaces and parks

Answer 5

Has several parks: Brockwell park, Clapham Common, Kennington park, Streatham common
Has urban greening initiatives such as tree planting and community gardens

Question 6

What are the key aspects of the river Thames and waterways

Answer 6

The northern boundary of Lambeth is along the river Thames and has landmarks such as the London eye and south bank
Efforts to improve flood resilience as lambeth is vulnerable

Question 7

What are the air pollution and environmental concerns

Answer 7

Air pollution is a significant issue along major roads such as brixton road
Traffic congestion contributes to high levels of nitrogen dioxide
Lambeth has introduced low-traffic neighbourhoods to reduce this air pollution

Question 8

What are the climate change and sustainability initiatives in lambeth

Answer 8

they have a climate action plan aiming for net zero emissions by 2030.
energy efficient housing projects and improved cycling infrastructure
Flood risk management is a key focus

Question 9

What is the diversity of lambeth

Answer 9

40% of residents are from minority backgrounds
150 languages spoken

Question 10

What is the age distribution in lambeth

Answer 10

high proportion of people aged 20-39
and many students

Question 11

What are the key economic sectors in lambeth

Answer 11

creative industry/tourism
public sector
retail/hospitality
finance/business services

Question 12

what percentage of children live in poverty

Answer 12

30%

Question 13

What is the issue with the housing market

Answer 13

average house prices around £600,000
average rental cost for a one bed flat £1,700
social housing only makes 30% of all homes

Question 14

Which areas have become gentrified

Answer 14

brixton and vauxhall and has pushed out minority groups

Question 15

What are the health inequalities within lambeth

Answer 15

life expectancy varies up to 6 years between wealthy and poorest areas
higher rates of long-term conditions among minority groups
mental health issues are more prevalent due to economic stress

Question 16

How is the crime rate in Lambeth

Answer 16

higher than the national average but in line with inner London boroughs
gang related