Newham vs Tower Hamlets
A side-by-side comparison of the Newham and Tower Hamletslocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Newham is the more populous; council tax is lower in Tower Hamlets; Newham has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Newham | Tower Hamlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 351,036 | 310,305 |
| Density | 9,690/km² | 15,703/km² |
| Deprivation | 2% in most-deprived 10% | 1% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £1,944 | £1,838 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 95% |
| Aged under 16 | 21% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 72% | 76% |
| Aged 65+ | 7% | 6% |