We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Bow in Tower Hamlets from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Bow older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Bow and Tower Hamlets? Is Bow an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Bow & Tower Hamlets Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Bow in the Tower Hamlets local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's | 57.7% | 42.3% |
| Tower Hamlets | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| London | 59.37% | 40.63% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bow compared to other wards in Tower Hamlets
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canary Wharf | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2 | Blackwall & Cubitt Town | 43.31% | 56.69% |
| 3 | Whitechapel | 44.77% | 55.23% |
| 4 | Spitalfields & Banglatown | 46.86% | 53.14% |
| 5 | Limehouse | 49.01% | 50.99% |
| 6 | Island Gardens | 51.05% | 48.95% |
| 7 | Poplar | 51.54% | 48.46% |
| 8 | St Katharine's & Wapping | 52.92% | 47.08% |
| 9 | Shadwell | 52.99% | 47.01% |
| 10 | Lansbury | 54.48% | 45.52% |
| 11 | Mile End | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| 12 | Bromley South | 54.97% | 45.03% |
| 13 | Stepney Green | 55.02% | 44.98% |
| 14 | St Peter's | 56.05% | 43.95% |
| 15 | Bromley North | 56.16% | 43.84% |
| 16 | Weavers | 56.44% | 43.56% |
| 17 | St Dunstan's | 57.7% | 42.3% |
| 18 | Bethnal Green | 58.28% | 41.72% |
| 19 | Bow East | 63.93% | 36.08% |
| 20 | Bow West | 64.84% | 35.16% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Bow and Tower Hamlets
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Bow either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 17.58 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 82.42 of Bow residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's | 17.58% | 82.42% |
| Tower Hamlets | 23.13% | 76.87% |
| London | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bow has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Bow compared to other wards in Tower Hamlets
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Katharine's & Wapping | 35.05% | 64.95% |
| 2 | Limehouse | 33.21% | 66.79% |
| 3 | Bow West | 31.58% | 68.42% |
| 4 | Island Gardens | 29.03% | 70.97% |
| 5 | Bow East | 28.16% | 71.84% |
| 6 | Blackwall & Cubitt Town | 23.78% | 76.22% |
| 7 | Bethnal Green | 23.2% | 76.8% |
| 8 | Mile End (Tower Hamlets) | 22.26% | 77.74% |
| 9 | Weavers | 22.22% | 77.78% |
| 10 | Bromley North | 21.42% | 78.58% |
| 11 | St Peter's (Tower Hamlets) | 21.35% | 78.65% |
| 12 | Canary Wharf | 20.96% | 79.04% |
| 13 | Stepney Green | 20.87% | 79.13% |
| 14 | Spitalfields & Banglatown | 20.76% | 79.24% |
| 15 | Bromley South | 19.83% | 80.17% |
| 16 | Lansbury | 19.78% | 80.22% |
| 17 | Shadwell | 17.88% | 82.12% |
| 18 | Poplar (Tower Hamlets) | 17.83% | 82.17% |
| 19 | St Dunstan's | 17.58% | 82.42% |
| 20 | Whitechapel | 16.63% | 83.37% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bow Health Statistics
St Dunstan's has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's | 49.28% | 32.86% | 11.01% | 4.86% | 2% |
| Tower Hamlets | 52.97% | 32.13% | 10.05% | 3.6% | 1.26% |
| London | 53.55% | 31.85% | 10.33% | 3.23% | 1.05% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Tower Hamlets changed since 2011?
Tower Hamlets residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.79% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 50.56% | 32.75% | 10.65% | 4.42% | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 52.97% | 32.13% | 10.05% | 3.6% | 1.26% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bow Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St Dunstan's.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bow Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Bow residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | St Dunstan's | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 21.5% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.07% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 10.28% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.42% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.76% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 39.73% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Bow Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Tower Hamlets.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Hamlets | 5.2% | -0.8% |
| London | 4.8% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 50.53% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.96% |
| Unemployed | 8.86% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Bow?
The largest employment sector in Bow is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Skilled Trades.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 27.47% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 16.16% |
| Elementary Occupations | 9.87% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 9.61% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.29% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.39% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.35% |
| Skilled Trades | 5.86% |
What is the population of Bow and Tower Hamlets?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Tower Hamlets including Bow. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Bethnal Green | 23349 |
| Blackwall & Cubitt Town | 22369 |
| Bow East | 20622 |
| Bow West | 14609 |
| Bromley North | 10714 |
| Bromley South | 14960 |
| Canary Wharf | 19454 |
| Island Gardens | 17572 |
| Lansbury | 19103 |
| Limehouse | 7817 |
| Mile End | 23853 |
| Poplar | 7931 |
| Shadwell | 15009 |
| Spitalfields & Banglatown | 14932 |
| St Dunstan's | 14577 |
| St Katharine's & Wapping | 13425 |
| St Peter's | 22211 |
| Stepney Green | 12980 |
| Weavers | 15389 |
| Whitechapel | 21093 |
| Tower Hamlets Total | 331969 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
