The London Output Area Classification (LOAC) 2011 dataset was created using a two-tier classification based on 2011 Census data for Greater London. LOAC can be used to understand the variegated structure of neighbourhoods across London and is an open geodemographic that assigns each London neighbourhood into 8 Supergroups that are further divided into 21 Groups. The groups profile neighbourhood geography using 60 salient socio-demographic characteristics. This classification has been superseded by a new edition.
LOAC can provide valuable context to Borough and regional level planning, enabling analysts to understand local needs and to tailor policy and services accordingly.
Singleton A D, Longley P A (2015) The Internal Structure of Greater London: A Comparison of National and Regional Geodemographic Models. Geo: Geography and Environment. Available from: dx.doi.org/10.1002/geo2.7
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Source | Office for National Statistics |
Attribution | CDRC LOAC Geodata Pack by the ESRC Consumer Data Research Centre; Contains National Statistics data Crown copyright and database right 2015; Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2015 |
Data and Resources
- London Output Area Classification (LOAC) Final Reportpdf
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Download - Code, Name, Colour and Pen Portrait Lookupcsv
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| Field | Value |
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| Modified | 2024-04-10 |
| Release Date | 2020-04-27 |
| Frequency | Decennial |
| Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | Greater London |
| Temporal Coverage | April 2011 |
| Granularity | OA11CD |
| Author | |
| Contact Name | Oliver O'Brien |
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