LPS Demand Changes London

Remote Working and the New Geography of Local Service Spending

Remote work reshapes where workers spend time, impacting local personal service demand in England and Wales. A 20% drop in commuting leads to a 7% LPS spending fall. City centres see the largest spending reductions, while increases are widespread. Less affluent areas see fewer remote work benefits.

August 2022 · Gianni De Fraja, Jesse Matheson, Paul Mizen, James Rockey, Shivani Taneja