Here you will find sources of information such as general research (statistics, trends, and developments), key companies, trade magazines, newsletters, and Internet sources.
This guide will be useful to anyone starting a business within London and wider in the United Kingdom, also for those wanting to further their knowledge within this area.
| Greater London | RSP006 |
| Central London | LAP065 |
| East London | LAP066 |
| West London | LAP067 |
| North London | LAP069 |
| South London | LAP068 |
This is a statistical collection of resources that are focussed on London that can be accessed mainly from the internet or a few hard copy books that can be ordered in the Reading Rooms of the British Library.
British Library dedicated web page providing links to the websites of governments and international organisations (as well as statistics resources available in the Reading Rooms). Mainly links to UK data or information with some coverage of London.
Taking Part is an overview of engagement in cultural and sporting activities, including visits to museums, galleries, libraries, archives and heritage sites by adults living in London.
Statistics, data and information about London such as house prices, road accidents, population, migration, ethnicity and crime rates available via the GLA’s official datastore.
Provides statistics, figures, insight and analysis on London’s people, economy, as a city and its future. Produced by the GLA's Intelligence Unit, it will be of interest to anyone who would like to research information about London.
Hundreds of maps, graphic and data on London. Book (not currently held in the British Library) and website by James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti. 2014. ISBN-13: 978-1846148477
An independent statistics organisation that uses the latest official data to reveal patterns of poverty across the capital.
General statistics for the UK, and in most places for London, are categorised by themes, subject areas, topics and sub-topics. Breakdowns by region for family spending data.
Regional Trends has official statistics for areas for helping with planning, housing, transport, demographics, social, industrial and economic statistics, covering aspects of life in the regions.
Travel information and figures London Underground figures on entry and exit from tube stations. For example, this can be good for estimating potential footfall at business sites close to stations.
Local Data Online
Retail location data and insight for 2,700 UK Locations, 450 business types and thousands of companies. Include footfall, market analysis, profiling, and risk analysis for high streets, town centres, shopping centres, retails parks and out of town stores. Information is available for London. Footfall information is available from this publisher.
Reports on various UK town centres and outer-towns retailing information. There are reports that cover the London region and are good for consumer information, insight and British Lifestyles information.
Please note that many articles about London (from business journals and newspapers) are available from our electronic sources: eMarketer, Business Source Complete (EBSCO), Factiva, ABI Inform Global etc.
Hundreds of up-to-date hard copy research reports are available on open access in the Business & IP Centre covering a broad range of industries and markets from all over the world, including London. Includes content from the following publishers: Business Monitor International; Datamonitor; Espicom; Freedonia; Oxford Business Group and Pyramid.
Please search Explore the British Library for more details.
The London Report (Knight Frank 2019)
Briefing by Knight Frank on the London Super-Property Market, covering areas such as London rates and taxes.
The London effect, special report (Mintel 2010) General Reference Collection YC.2015.b.2220 [also Available onsite via electronic sources] Market report on London’s economy, people, regional business, happiness factor, visits to London, relocation, events and attractions etc.
London’s place in the UK economy (Corporation of London 2012/2013) [(B) MKT 330.9421 Bus] Research by London School of Economics covering London’s competitive, economic and business position. Alternatively, other research is listed in the City of London Corporation website.
The communications market report: English regions, nations and regions (Office of Communications Annual) [General Reference Collection ZC.9.b.8457]
Mobile, media, broadband and telecommunications information for England with some information for London.
City Travel Briefing: London (Euromonitor Passport) [Available onsite via electronic sources] Global Briefing 2018.
In order to find the latest news on your topic it is always worth searching Factiva, Business Source Complete and EMIS.
You will find articles from specialist business and academic journals, as well as newspapers and magazines. You may also find market research reports and case studies. As well as profiles of leading industry figures.
You will also find articles covering recent developments, and predicting future trends in your industry.
The Business & IP Centre holds over 1,300 current business, export, industry specific and trade association directories. Please search Explore the British Library for more details
London Business Directory (Business Junction 2013) [(B) DIR 338.7025421 Bus]
Pan-London printed supplier directory which lists company details, business description and logos of 500 of the capital’s best companies, representing the full range of sectors, areas, sizes and specialities.
London Guides (London Convention Bureau)
Available from publisher online via see link below. Guide to planning events in London.
London Business Directory and Yearbook (Ten Alps Publishing 2012) [General Reference Collection ZK.9.b.36531]
Contains some statistics on London Business Top 200 companies by sector and business listings for companies and suppliers by product or classification.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (London Chambers of Commerce 2014/2015) [(B) DIR 338.7025421]
The Directory is used to target new markets, suppliers and to generate new business. All entries include full postal address, telephone and fax numbers. Many entries include company email address and website. Please note that named contacts are not provided. It is used by members to target new markets, suppliers and to generate new business.
Office Space Across the Global (Cushman and Wakefield 2014) [(B) DIR 333.33875 Bus]
Guide for office space requirements with information on issues such as leasing, rates, building and office directory.
The little Black Book of London (Time Out Magazine 2011) [(B) DIR 914.210025 Bus]
Guide to London living with shops, services and contacts for every aspect of London Life.
Time Out London. Shops & services (Time Out Magazine 2009) [(B) DIR 381.1025421 Business]
Guide to shops and services from multicultural street markets to deluxe department stores, fashion designers, furniture shop and second-hand bookstores.
Travel Trade London (Visit London 2008) [(B) Dir 338.3220688 Bus]
Hard copy directory of hotels, restaurants, amusements and tourist attractions in London. Alternatively, the newest edition is kept online on London and Partners website.
The West London Alliance (WLA) is a partnership of six West London councils - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow. The WLA aims to promote the interests of West London residents and businesses; improve and develop public services; and to reduce their costs through collaboration.
Please note that every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, however some recently acquired items may since have been added to the collection. Please ask for help at the enquiry desk or check the online catalogue Explore the British Library for more details.
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