Borough statistics

The Borough Profile 2024 brings together the key facts and figures about Tower Hamlets into one report. It outlines the rapid growth and constant change in our population.

It offers details on our diverse communities. This includes ethnicity, birth country, and religion. It also covers employment, economy, health, education, transport, poverty, housing and crime.

More information

For further information about the population of Tower Hamlets, please visit the Office for National Statistics Census 2021. Read the key findings from the 2021 Census.

State of the Borough

Read our State of the Borough report which we have published to provide organisations and residents with up-to-date information about Tower Hamlets. 

Borough Equality Assessment (BEA)

The Borough Equality Assessment is an assessment of equality in Tower Hamlets by our strategic plan outcome areas. The BEA uses intelligence from national, regional, local data and engagement with local people through our equality forums. It also uses engagement with council and partner services to identify equality issues and performance challenges.

You can also access a summarised version of the Borough Equality Assessment.