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

  1. Choose Modify this example to keep the city boundaries.
  2. Replace values using the companion CSV or the built-in table.
  3. Check every district matches, then choose colors and labels.
  4. 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.

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