North/Central London

The London Borough of Barnet has a population of 89,300 and is the second largest London borough by population and home to Barnet Football Club. Careers in Football can include Football Coach and Football Referee. The average Barnet salary is £36,856. Most live job ads in Barnet are for Teaching Jobs and Social Work Jobs.

The London Borough of Enfield is London’s most northern borough. It borders the London Boroughs of Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest, and Hertfordshire and Epping Forest in Essex. A busy market town dating back to the start of the 1300's, it is now a mix of countryside, parks, markets and shopping centres. The average Enfield salary is £36,383, salaries in Enfield have gone up 11.1% year-on-year while the national annual change is 6.4% Teaching Jobs and Hospitality & Catering Jobs. The top companies hiring in Enfield are Enfield Council, London Borough of Enfield and MediRest.

With a population of 264,200, Haringey covers an area of more than 11 square miles and is home to local landmarks Alexandra Palace, Bruce Castle, Jacksons Lane, Highpoint I and II, and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. 

Camden is home to street markets, world-famous music venues, museums, theatres, London Zoo and 681 acres of Hampstead Heath. It is a hugely diverse area of inner London, reaching from Covent Garden to Euston and King’s Cross, to Hampstead and Highgate. Most live job ads in Camden are for Teaching Jobs and IT Jobs. The average salary in Camden is £35,523, with high demand jobs in Teaching Jobs and Trade & Construction Jobs.  

Islington is one of the most vibrant parts of London. The borough has a thriving economy, a diverse population and a unique cultural identity. It has many restaurants, pubs, theatres, museums, cinemas and galleries. It's home to Upper Street shopping, Arsenal Football Club, Sadler's Wells and two London universities. Historical areas such as Clerkenwell and Barnsbury reflect the borough's past, while Silicon Roundabout is at the forefront of the UK's new technology and creative industries. Popular sectors in Islington are Teaching, Healthcare and Nursing and the average salary is £33,873.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is located in the inner-west of London. It contains major museums and universities and stores such as Harrods. The average Kensington and Chelsea salary is £35,466, with a high demand in Teaching Jobs and IT Jobs.

The City of Westminster occupies much of the central area of Greater London. It is home to many of London’s most renowned sites, including St James’s Palace, Buckingham Place, the Houses of Parliament and 10 Downing Street. It is also where you will find the West End, London’s most famous shopping area. Streets within the borough include Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Bond Street. The average Westminster salary is £31,762, most live job ads in Westminster are for Teaching Jobs and Hospitality & Catering Jobs. The top companies hiring in Westminster are National Grid Wireless, Housekeep and RAC.

The City of London is the business district right at the centre of London. It’s often referred to as the Square Mile. 587,000 people are employed in the City of London, which is 10% of the London job market. The average The City salary is £61,345. Salaries in The City have gone up 1.5% year-on-year while the national annual change is 6.4% Most live job ads in The City are for IT Jobs and Accounting & Finance Jobs.

Southwark is home to London Bridge Station, the Shard, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Borough Market. Dulwich Picture Gallery and the Imperial War Museum are also within the borough of Southwark. The average Southwark salary is £40,769 with a high demand in Teaching and IT Jobs. One of the top companies hiring in Southwark is Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

 

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Last update:
June 2023