Tower Hamlets Demographic

Country: England|Region: London|District Type: London Borough

Latest official statistics for Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in London, home to 331,886 residents with a density of 16,787 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 29.6% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 30.6 years (-10.1 above) the UK average.

Population331,886▲ 2,743 (0.8%)
Area20 km²
Density16,787
Median Age30.6-10.1 on UK avg age
Female165,71749.9%
Male166,16950.1%
Births4,3841.3%
Deaths1,0940.3%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 29.6%
Religion share in Tower Hamlets
Ethnic official statistics in Tower Hamlets
EthnicShare
Asian
44.4%
White
39.4%
Black
7.3%
Mixed
5%
Other Group
3.9%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Tower Hamlets
StatusShare
Never Married
58.3%
Married
32%
Divorced
5%
Widowed
2.7%
Separated
2%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Tower Hamlets
TenureShare
Private Rented
38.2%
Social Rented
35.9%
Owns
23.1%
Shared Ownership
2.6%
Rent Free
0.2%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Tower Hamlets
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
79.9%
Disabled Limited
9.7%
Disabled Lot
10.4%
Total100%