Hillingdon’s People

Hillingdon’s population is set to grow over the next ten years. Estimates suggest that the population will have swelled to around 260,000 by 2015. As it grows, the borough’s population is expected to become more ethnically diverse. While many boroughs have an ageing population, a high proportion of Hillingdon’s residents are young people.A few facts that illustrate these points:

• 21% of Hillingdon’s population is from black and ethnic minority communities and projected to rise by 15-20% over the next ten years.
• 41% of Hillingdon’s population is under 30 years of age, with around 19% under 15.
• Fewer than 3% of Hillingdon residents are unemployed, against a London average of over 5%.