The top four cities for vegan mains choices were Edinburgh, London, Belfast and Cardiff.
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London has made the second highest number of vegan food takeaway orders this January, compared to other cities in the country, .
This comes as London was named the most “vegan-friendly city in the world” last month, in terms of the number of vegan restaurants in close proximity and its impression of “vegan-friendliness”.
The top four cities for vegan mains choices were Edinburgh, London, Belfast and Cardiff.
North-South divide
But how do London boroughs compare in making vegan choices? Explore the interactive map below to find out.
The data shows a north-south London divide, with more Londoners north of the Thames opting to follow a plant-based diet for Veganuary.
The boroughs that seem to be most on-board with ‘Veganuary’ are all in North London:
1: Haringey – 1.59%
2: Waltham Forest – 0.71%
=3: Camden – 0.53%
=3: Hackney – 0.53%
5. Westminster
In contrast, the boroughs making fewest vegan choices are generally South of the River, except for Barking and Dagenham:
29: Bromley – 0.09%
=30: Sutton – 0.08%
=30: Croydon – 0.08%
32: Bexley – 0.05%
33: Barking and Dagenham – 0.04%
The percentage of vegan mains ordered in the capital averages only 0.3% of all meals ordered using the Just Eat app and website, constituting a 17% increase, compared to January last year.
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StandfirstLondon is only second to Edinburgh, but the data has also revealed a north-south London divide in adopting a plant-based diet.
London has made the second highest number of vegan food orders this January, compared to other UK cities.
This comes as London was named the most most vegan-friendly city in the world last month, in terms of the number of vegan restaurants in close proximity and its impression of “vegan-friendliness”.
The data released by food delivery company ‘Just Eat’ analyses the number of vegan food orders made so far during ‘Veganuary’, where people decide to adopt a plant-based diet to kick-start the New Year. The top four cities for vegan mains choices are Edinburgh, London, Belfast and Cardiff.
But how do London boroughs compare in making vegan choices? Explore the interactive map below to find out.
This data shows a North-South divide, with more Londoners in the North opting to follow a plant-based diet this ‘Veganuary’.
Top 5 London Boroughs
The boroughs that seem to be most on-board with ‘Veganuary’ are all in North London:
1. Haringey – 1.59%
2. Waltham Forest – 0.71%
3. =Camden – 0.53%
3. =Hackney – 0.53% (all of which are neighbouring boroughs in London)
5. Westminster
Bottom 5 London Boroughs
In contrast, the boroughs making fewest vegan choices are generally South of the River, except for Barking and Dagenham:
29.Bromley – 0.09%
30.=Sutton – 0.08%
30.= Croydon – 0.08%
32. Bexley – 0.05%
33. Barking and Dagenham – 0.04%
The percentage of vegan mains ordered in the capital averages only 0.3% of all meals ordered by the Just Eat. However, against a national increase of 17% per year in the orders of vegan dishes, this New Years’ resolution seems to be one that’s being kept.
London has made the second highest number of vegan food takeaway orders this January, compared to other cities in the country, .
This comes as London was named the most “vegan-friendly city in the world” last month, in terms of the number of vegan restaurants in close proximity and its impression of “vegan-friendliness”.
The top four cities for vegan mains choices were Edinburgh, London, Belfast and Cardiff.
North-South divide
But how do London boroughs compare in making vegan choices? Explore the interactive map below to find out.
The data shows a north-south London divide, with more Londoners north of the Thames opting to follow a plant-based diet for Veganuary.
The boroughs that seem to be most on-board with ‘Veganuary’ are all in North London:
1: Haringey – 1.59%
2: Waltham Forest – 0.71%
=3: Camden – 0.53%
=3: Hackney – 0.53%
5. Westminster
In contrast, the boroughs making fewest vegan choices are generally South of the River, except for Barking and Dagenham:
29: Bromley – 0.09%
=30: Sutton – 0.08%
=30: Croydon – 0.08%
32: Bexley – 0.05%
33: Barking and Dagenham – 0.04%
The percentage of vegan mains ordered in the capital averages only 0.3% of all meals ordered using the Just Eat app and website, constituting a 17% increase, compared to January last year.
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