Underage conception by borough
Key points
- The three boroughs with the highest under age conception rates are clustered together in the inner South of the capital. While these boroughs also have above average proportions of infant deaths before the age of 12 months, they are not the highest.
- Conception rates for girls under 16 vary across London, from about 20 per 1,000 in Lambeth to about four per 1,000 in Richmond.
Number of conceptions to girls aged under 16 per 1,000 girls aged 13-15
What does this map show?
The three boroughs with the highest conception rates are clustered together in the inner South of the capital: Lambeth (which has the highest rate), Southwark and Lewisham. These three boroughs are among the five local authorities with the highest rates of underage pregnancy in England. These boroughs also have higher than average proportions of infant deaths before the age of 12 months but are not the highest. A second cluster of boroughs with high conception rates is located in northern Inner London.
Conception rates for girls under 16 vary across London, from about four per 1,000 in Richmond to about 20 per 1,000 in Lambeth.
Data used
ONS, 2003–2005
Indicator last updated: 11 October 2010
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- Low-paid residents by borough
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