For a second year in a row, Camden has been crowned London’s most AI-ready borough according to new research.

The annual SAS AI Cities 2025 Index, produced by data and AI leader SAS, evaluates cities across seven key criteria, including job opportunities, innovation funding secured, education opportunities and business activity in the AI sector.

Camden is leading the way in implementing AI, with Camden Council stating their aim to position the borough at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. A new AI campus in King’s Cross has recently opened, aiming to broaden opportunities for local residents. As part of its STEAM programme, the council is also working with Google to develop the campus, with a focus on supporting pupils studying in the borough.

Last year, Camden scored highest for the number of university-level AI courses and the borough has since strengthened its position in 2025. It also offers over 4,000 AI-related jobs, the highest of any borough in London.

Southwark ranked second and Tower Hamlets third, both offering strong AI-related job opportunities. However, Hillingdon, fifth on the list, has a high number of courses available and recently announced a £1 million partnership with ICS.AI to deploy AI technology as part of its digital strategy.

The research also highlighted boroughs slower to capitalise on the potential of AI. Barnet, Lambeth, and Hackney ranked lowest, with up to two AI-related courses available and limited job opportunities.

The most AI-ready London boroughs:

1 – Camden

2 – Southwark

3 – Tower Hamlets

4 – Islington

5 – Hillingdon

6 – Hammersmith and Fulham

7 – Westminster

8 – Barnet

9 – Lambeth

10 – Hackney

Glyn Townsend, Senior Director of Education Services at SAS for Europe, the Middle East and Africa said:

“The Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan is a critical step towards putting the UK on the right path, and boroughs like Camden are already showing what it can look like in action. Targeted investment and education hub centres can support AI innovation.

“With companies facing skill shortages, supporting current employees and students to implement training on digital and data literacy can help to drive the future economy. It’s also essential to foster stronger collaboration between government, industry, and academia to ensure these advancements are accessible across all regions, not just traditional tech centres.”