London's Population Falls in 2025 Amid Rising Living Costs and Migration
London's population declined by nearly 27,000 to 9.1 million in mid-2025, marking the first drop outside the pandemic since the 1980s, according to the Office for National Statistics. This decrease, unique among English regions, is attributed to residents moving to other parts of the UK, driven by high living costs and elevated rents exceeding £2,300 monthly. Remote work trends and soaring mortgage debts also contribute. Boroughs like Southwark, Lambeth, Camden, and Westminster saw the largest population falls, reflecting affordability challenges in the capital.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 29 Jul, 02:31 pm. Other outlets followed.