Affluence in E
How E ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Tower Hamlets
- Region
- London
- Population
- 1,208,547 (2024)
EPostcode area · East London
How well off E is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, E scores 3.7 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is older people in low-income households (2.1 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Older people in low-income households2.1
- Children in low-income families2.9
- Barriers to housing and services2.9
- Living environment3.0
- Income3.1
- Crime4.2
- Employment4.5
- Health and disability4.8
- Education and skills5.6
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
59% of adults in E are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 8.5% are retired and 11.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
34.9% of adults in E work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
45.8% of adults in E hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 18% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.