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Tower Hamlets is a London borough with a population of 310,306 and a median age of 30.8. The median property price is £476,900, with prices declining 9.3 per cent over five years.
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Owner-occupied homes account for 23.1 per cent of housing; 87.8 per cent of accommodation is flats or apartments. Energy performance certificates show 79.6 per cent of properties rated C or better. About 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Tower Hamlets overall. Residents born outside the UK make up 46.8 per cent of the population. Crime recorded 4,255 offences in June 2026, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the top categories. The area has 66 primary schools and 17 secondary schools; 44 of 47 Ofsted-rated schools are good or better. Transport is well-served with 28 rail stations and a 5-minute commute to London Fenchurch Street from Limehouse Rail Station. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide (24.3 annual mean) and moderate particulate matter (9.3 annual mean). Broadband coverage is strong at 92.5 per cent superfast and 75.0 per cent ultrafast.
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