This area is in a fairly typical neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Poplar and Limehouse Borough is represented by the Labour party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse Borough, represented by the Labour MP, Apsana Begum. At the last general election Labour won control with a majority of 28,904 votes over Conservative. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 1540 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is densely populated, with 1540 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
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This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- Tower Hamlets is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Tower Hamlets is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Property, Finance, and Transport and Communications
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Typical industries in which local people are employed include Property, Finance, and Transport and Communications
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Light Rail
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Most people travel to their workplace by Car (42%) and Light Rail (24%)
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the Greater London region average of 35
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the Greater London region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the Greater London region average.
Deprivation
- Tower Hamlets performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities, when compared to other places in Greater London
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Tower Hamlets is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Local politics
Poplar and Limehouse Borough is represented by the Independents party.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Tower Hamlets, which is controlled by the Independents party. At a county level, Greater London Authority provide some services.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the Southwark Locality average of 36
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is around the Southwark Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income around the Southwark Locality average.
Deprivation
- Tower Hamlets is a similar area to Southwark in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Tower Hamlets is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.