How London’s Boroughs Differ in Size
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Start with this working configuration
Keep the geography and setup, then replace the values or adjust the styling.
- Map
- Choropleth map
- Geography
- Greater London · city districts
- Dataset
- 33 mapped places · Numeric values
- Rendering
- Continuous color scale
Includes: pattern fills · linked side table · 3 summary stats
Data you need
- One row per district using the supplied Place code.
- A numeric value or category with a clear title.
- A source and observation date matching the district edition.
- Values that can be compared fairly across districts, such as rates, density, or totals with clear context.
How to make a similar map
- Choose Modify this example to keep the city boundaries.
- Replace values using the companion CSV or the built-in table.
- Check every district matches, then choose colors and labels.
- Review the linked table and source notes before sharing.
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These datasets can use the same geography and visual setup.
- Population density by district
- Housing or transport measures
- Parks and public services
Source and limitations
Greater London Authority / Ordnance Survey
32 London boroughs plus the City of London. GSS codes identify each area. Source hectares describe boundary area, not population or density. Boundary edition: 2017 boundaries, GLA service snapshot retrieved 2026-09-09. Open Government Licence v3.0. Area is not population, density, or service quality. London values convert source hectares to km².