Outer London | |
|---|---|
.svg) Statutory definition | |
.svg) Statistical definition | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | England |
| Region | London |
| Administrative area | Greater London |
| Area | |
| • Total | 484 sq mi (1,253 km2) |
| Population (2021 Census) | |
| • Total | 5,395,500 |
| • Density | 11,000/sq mi (4,300/km2) |
| NUTS | UKI2 |
Outer London is the name for the group of London boroughs that form a ring around Inner London.[1] Together, the inner and outer boroughs form London, the capital city of the United Kingdom. The population at the 2021 Census was 5,395,500, which means over 60% of the population of Greater London lives in Outer London.
- ^ "A Beginners Guide to UK Geography (2023)". Open Geography Portal. Office for National Statistics. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
Outer London refers to the part of Greater London falling outside the boundaries of the former London county, which existed from 1889 to 1965. The Outer London area includes 19 of the London boroughs.