This section sets out key population and demographic information, includes links to more detailed data regarding specific needs, and summarises the use of social care in Hammersmith & Fulham.
Borough overview
As a place, Hammersmith & Fulham is a diverse, urban community comprised of approximately 183,000 residents living across twenty-one wards stretching from College Park and Old Oak in the north to Sands End in the south. Around 10% of the population is aged over 65, and 46% of our residents were born outside of the UK, from over 100 different countries.
This section provides an overview of the profile of the H&F population based mainly on latest census and ONS data.
Health of the population of Hammersmith & Fulham
87% of residents reported very good or good health, This is higher than the London average of 85% and the England average of 82%
- Very good health - 59%
- Good health - 28%
- Fair health - 9%
- Bad health - 3%
- Very bad health - 1%
Percentage of the population receive support from ASC
- 1% for those aged 18-64
- 11% for those aged 65+
Ethnicity
H&F is an ethnically diverse borough with 46% of residents born outside of the UK, from over 100 different countries.
The borough ranked fifth highest in England in terms of proportion of Other White population to total population (22.3%) and fifth highest in proportion of Arab population (3%).
Since 2011, the number of residents of mixed ethnicity has increased by nearly a quarter to just over 12,300 in 2021; this is the seventh highest proportion in England.
There has been a 4.4% increase in the number of residents from Black/ Black British ethnic group since 2011; the largest (+26%) were seen in the Black African ethnic group.
Deprivation
H&F is ranked 112th most deprived local authority in England. Our deprivation domains have the highest scores in living environment, barriers to housing and services, crime, income, and employment. We have one Local Super Output Area (LSOA) in the borough that is amongst the 10% most deprived in England.
Around a third (10,820) of children aged 0 to 15 live in income deprived families (in the 20% most deprived nationally); compared to 43% in 2015. Majority of these families live in the North of the borough.
49% (9,460) of older people aged 65+ are income deprived (in the 20% most deprived nationally); this is similar to the 2015 figures. Majority of adults over 60 years or over who experience income deprivation live in the North of the borough.
Residents from ethnic minority (BAME) groups were more likely than White British residents to live in the most deprived 20% of neighbourhoods in H&F (IMD 2019).
Black residents were the most likely to live in the 20% of neighbourhoods most deprived in relation to barriers to housing and services (53.8%), income (45.8%), employment (31.6%), crime (28.6%) and health (7.6%).
People using adult social care
In 2023-2024 there were 2,422 new requests for support, compared to 1,942 in 2022-2023 (25% increase). 65% of these requests resulted in a service, compared to 54% last year.
There are roughly 2858 residents currently accessing a long-term or an ongoing low-level social care service. In 2023-2024 H&F provided long term support for 3,221 residents, increasing by 1-2% each FY since 2019-2020. The main service received is homecare, with 57% of residents receiving this service during the year. 61% of all age nursing and residential placements were out of borough (44% were in London and 17% were out of London) in 2023-2024.
The number of residents receiving a direct payment has been increasing over the last few years. 602 residents received a direct payment in 2023-2024, compared to 553 in 2022-2023 (9% increase).
Statistics for the year 2023 to 24
2,422
new requests for support
602
residents received a direct payment during the year
57%
of residents received home care during the year
359
residents aged 65+ were living in permanent residential or nursing placement during the year
152
residents received short term support or on-going low level support only
65%
of requests for support resulted in some form of service
3,221
residents received long term support during the year
128
residents were placed in a new permanent residential or nursing placement. 115 for those ages 65+ and 13 for those aged 18-64.
117
residents aged 18-64 were living in a permanent residential or nursing placement during the year
A breakdown of the highest support setting open during the year 2023 to 24 by residents aged 18-64
- Home care - 41%
- Direct payment - 30%
- Supported living - 11%
- Residential - 10%
- Day care - 3%
- Nursing - 2%
A breakdown of the highest support setting open during the year 2023 to 24 by residents aged 65+
- Home care - 65%
- Direct payment - 11%
- Nursing - 9%
- Residential - 7%
- Extra care - 4%
- Supported living - 1%
Demographics of residents receiving long term support
Gender
- 56% of residents receiving long term support were female,
- 43% were male
- 0.1% were non-binary
Age group
- 18-64- 31%
- 65-74- 15%
- 75-84- 26%
- 85+- 28%
Ethnicity
- White- 54%
- Black/Black British- 23%
- Asian/Asian British- 7%
- Other Ethnic Group- 7%
- No data- 6%
- Mixed/multiple- 1%
Primary reason for support
- Physical support - 74%
- Learning disability support -12%
- Mental health support- 8%
- Social support - 2%
- Sensory support - 1%
- Support with memory & cognition - 1%
Specific populations and needs
People living with dementia
As of July 2021, it was estimated that there are 1,337 Hammersmith & Fulham residents aged 65 years and over living with dementia. This is expected to rise by 42% to 1,900 people living with dementia in 2030, with increasing rates of severe dementia. However recorded diagnosis of dementia in H&F is low. In July 2021, there are 770 people over the age of 65 with a recorded diagnosis of dementia (representing 3.5% of the total H&F population in the 65+ age group).
Of the 1,337 estimated dementia population in H&F in 2020, 58.2% were estimated to have severe dementia, 27.3% moderate dementia, and 14.5% mild dementia. The sharpest increase is estimated to occur among those who are diagnosed as having severe dementia. 36 people under 65 years have a recorded diagnosis of dementia. These residents require a different set of support interventions, with Care Plans reflecting that the person with dementia can also be employee, 'breadwinner' or parent or carer for another family member.
People with learning disabilities
PANSI (Projecting Adult Needs and Service system) estimate there are 3,394 people aged 18+ with a learning disability in H&F. 724 of these are predicted to have moderate or severe learning disability.
715 people (aged 18+) are recorded on the Adult Social Care Mosaic system. 460 adults with Learning Disabilities (aged 18+) are known to the Hammersmith and Fulham Community Learning Disability Team.
337 people have made their Learning Disability known to a GP in Hammersmith and Fulham. This includes people who are registered with a H&F GP but live outside of the borough. This may also include people who are ineligible for adult social care services. There will also be people with a Learning Disability living in Hammersmith and Fulham who are registered with a GP outside of the borough.
Suicide
Hammersmith & Fulham has the highest rate of suicide in London, 12.9 per 100,000 of the population compared to the London wide rate of 7.2 per 100,000 of the population. Adult Social Care continues to work with Public Health on raising awareness around suicide prevention and collaborating with strategic and operational partners and front-line staff to reduce the risk of suicide.
Find out more, including specific needs analysis
Please use the following links to find more detail about the profile of Hammersmith and Fulham and to link to our JSNAs (joint strategic needs assessments).
Detailed information in relation to borough demographics are found here:
- Adult Needs Assessments JSNA - Adults
- Childhood Needs Assessments JSNA - Children and young people
- Ward Profile links can be found here: JSNA - Demographics