Changes in local populations can be driven by a variety of components – including international migration, internal migration, births and deaths. This page brings together several interactive visuals from the Office for National Statistics to help you understand local population change.
Read the full article: Migration levels: What do you know about your area?
Population Change and Main Components of Change
The interactive maps below show the overall change in population, and population change due to different components between mid-2017 and mid-2018. To use this tool select ‘Richmond upon Thames’ from the drop-down box.
Read the bulletin: Population estimates for the UK, England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: mid-2018
How does your local area compare with the rest of the UK in terms of indicators of migration1?
To use this tool select ‘Richmond upon Thames’ from the drop-down box.
Notes:
1. It is important to understand that these data sources measure different things; some measure flows and some measure stocks. There are definitional and coverage differences between the data sources and as such they are not directly comparable. More information is provided in the Comparing sources of international migration statistics note.
Read the full article: Migration levels: What do you know about your area?
Non-UK Populations Across the UK
“In 2018, the largest proportion of non-UK populations were in London. The region saw the highest proportion of non-UK born residents, at 36%, and non-British residents, at 22%.”
The interactive map bellow allows you to explore this trend in greater detail – choose to view ‘non-uk’ populations by country of birth or nationality and select ‘Richmond upon Thames’ form the drop-down box.
Read the bulletin: Population of the UK by country of birth and nationality: 2018
Average Annual Projected Migration In and Outflows (internal, cross-border and international moves), England, 2014 to 2024
The visuals below were intended to show the differences in migration between university towns compared to surrounding areas, but help to demonstrate trends in migration by age for all Local Authorities. Click ‘pause’ on the visual and choose ‘Richmond upon Thames’ from the drop-down box.
Read the full article: How has the student population changed?
Internal migration: Pattern of moves between local authorities in England and Wales
See the interactive internal migration maps below to view inflow, outflow and net flow for local authorities in England and Wales for mid-2017. Choose ‘Richmond upon Thames’ from the drop-down box.
Apart from internal migration, there are several other factors that influence population change in an area, including births, deaths and international migration. Therefore, total population change will not necessarily be in the same direction as net internal migration.
Read the bulletin: Population estimates for the UK, England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: mid-2017
Interactive map showing flows between local authorities in England and Wales
Choose ‘Richmond upon Thames’ from the drop-down box.
Read the bulletin: Population estimates for the UK, England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: mid-2018