Census Data

Merton: Hours worked

Location Type: London Boroughs, ONS Geographic Code: E09000024

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Key Facts

All Residents 215,186
Male 104,656
Female 110,531
Households 81,729
Population Density (people/km2) 5,721.6
Table Codets059
Issued2022-12-08
Unit of MeasurePerson
Number of Response Options5

This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify usual residents aged 16 years and over in employment the week before the census in England and Wales by the number of hours they worked per week. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Summary

The number of hours worked per week before the census includes paid and unpaid overtime. This covers the main job of anyone aged 16 years and over.

Quality Statement

As Census 2021 was during a unique period of rapid change, take care when using this data for planning purposes.
Read more in our Labour market quality information for Census 2021 methodology.

Hours worked: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over in employment the week before the census 112,065
Part-time 30,296
Part-time: 15 hours or less worked 11,570
Part-time: 16 to 30 hours worked 18,726
Full-time 81,769
Full-time: 31 to 48 hours worked 66,670
Full-time: 49 or more hours worked 15,099

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