Local authority · E09000030
Tower Hamlets since 2017
Every series published for Tower Hamlets that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- 9,42220178,4472024
Mean domestic gas consumption per meter
In Tower Hamlets, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 9,422 in 2017 to 8,447 in 2024, a change of 975 or 10.3% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
8,447 in 2024 − 9,422 in 2017 = −975, or −10.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 8,446.60 and 9,421.66, and 8,446.60 − 9,421.66 = 975.06.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic gas consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Tower Hamlets, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 9,422 in 2017 to 8,447 in 2024, a change of 975 or 10.3% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 3,44820173,0462024
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter
In Tower Hamlets, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,448 in 2017 to 3,046 in 2024, a change of 402 or 11.7% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
3,046 in 2024 − 3,448 in 2017 = −402, or −11.7% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3,046.19 and 3,448.26, and 3,046.19 − 3,448.26 = 402.07.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Tower Hamlets, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,448 in 2017 to 3,046 in 2024, a change of 402 or 11.7% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 182017 Q14732026 Q2
Asylum seekers supported in each council area
In Tower Hamlets, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 18 in 2017 Q1 to 473 in 2026 Q2, a change of 455 or 2527.8% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
473 in 2026 Q2 − 18 in 2017 Q1 = 455, or +2527.8% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Tower Hamlets, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 18 in 2017 Q1 to 473 in 2026 Q2, a change of 455 or 2527.8% (Home Office).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 42017 Q442021 Q2
People resettled in each council area
In Tower Hamlets, people resettled in each council area was the same in 2021 Q2 as in 2017 Q4 (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
4 in 2021 Q2 − 4 in 2017 Q4 = 0, or −0.0% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Tower Hamlets, people resettled in each council area was the same in 2021 Q2 as in 2017 Q4 (Home Office).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £1,392Year ending March 2021£1,838Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Tower Hamlets, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,392 in the year ending March 2021 to £1,838 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £445 or 32.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
The cash comparison stands alone here: the CPI index is not published for March 2027, the month the later period ends in, so no real-terms change can be shown.
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£1,838 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,392 in the year ending March 2021 = £445, or +32.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 1,837.78 and 1,392.42, and 1,837.78 − 1,392.42 = 445.36.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,392 in the year ending March 2021 to £1,838 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £445 or 32.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £37,6432017£52,0002025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Tower Hamlets, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £37,643 in 2017 to £52,000 in 2025, a change of £14,357 or 38.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £50,274 then against £52,000 now — up 3.4%.
How this figure was worked out
£52,000 in 2025 − £37,643 in 2017 = £14,357, or +38.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £37,643 in 2017 to £52,000 in 2025, a change of £14,357 or 38.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £47,1072024£52,7172025
Median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence
In Tower Hamlets, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £47,107 in 2024 to £52,717 in 2025, a change of £5,610 or 11.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £48,670 then against £52,717 now — up 8.3%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£52,717 in 2025 − £47,107 in 2024 = £5,610, or +11.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £47,107 in 2024 to £52,717 in 2025, a change of £5,610 or 11.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £44,2842024£51,0912025
Median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence
In Tower Hamlets, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £44,284 in 2024 to £51,091 in 2025, a change of £6,807 or 15.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £45,754 then against £51,091 now — up 11.7%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£51,091 in 2025 − £44,284 in 2024 = £6,807, or +15.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £44,284 in 2024 to £51,091 in 2025, a change of £6,807 or 15.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £7102017£9972025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Tower Hamlets, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £710 in 2017 to £997 in 2025, a change of £286 or 40.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £949 then against £997 now — up 5.0%.
How this figure was worked out
£997 in 2025 − £710 in 2017 = £286, or +40.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 996.60 and 710.40, and 996.60 − 710.40 = 286.20.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £710 in 2017 to £997 in 2025, a change of £286 or 40.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £1,863January 2017£2,439July 2026
In Tower Hamlets, average private rent a month rose from £1,863 in January 2017 to £2,439 in July 2026, a change of £576 or 30.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (July 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £2,625 then against £2,439 now — down 7.1%.
How this figure was worked out
£2,439 in July 2026 − £1,863 in January 2017 = £576, or +30.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, average private rent a month rose from £1,863 in January 2017 to £2,439 in July 2026, a change of £576 or 30.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 4.4%January 20173%July 2026
In Tower Hamlets, private rent annual change fell from 4.4% in January 2017 to 3% in July 2026, a change of 1.4% or 32.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3% in July 2026 − 4.4% in January 2017 = −1.4%, or −32.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3.00 and 4.44, and 3.00 − 4.44 = 1.43.
Published by ONS.
In Tower Hamlets, private rent annual change fell from 4.4% in January 2017 to 3% in July 2026, a change of 1.4% or 32.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 4,665January 201717,260July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Tower Hamlets, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 4,665 in January 2017 to 17,260 in July 2026, a change of 12,595 or 270.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
17,260 in July 2026 − 4,665 in January 2017 = 12,595, or +270.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Tower Hamlets, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 4,665 in January 2017 to 17,260 in July 2026, a change of 12,595 or 270.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 2.1%January 20176.7%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Tower Hamlets, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2.1% in January 2017 to 6.7% in July 2026, a change of 4.6% or 219.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
6.7% in July 2026 − 2.1% in January 2017 = 4.6%, or +219.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 6.70 and 2.10, and 6.70 − 2.10 = 4.60.
Published by ONS.
In Tower Hamlets, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2.1% in January 2017 to 6.7% in July 2026, a change of 4.6% or 219.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £503,104January 2017£456,898June 2026
In Tower Hamlets, average house price fell from £503,104 in January 2017 to £456,898 in June 2026, a change of £46,206 or 9.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
In real terms (June 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £707,025 then against £456,898 now — down 35.4%.
How this figure was worked out
£456,898 in June 2026 − £503,104 in January 2017 = −£46,206, or −9.2% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, average house price fell from £503,104 in January 2017 to £456,898 in June 2026, a change of £46,206 or 9.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - -0.1%January 2017-13.1%June 2026
In Tower Hamlets, house price annual change fell from -0.1% in January 2017 to -13.1% in June 2026, a change of 13% or 13000.0% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
-13.1% in June 2026 − -0.1% in January 2017 = −13%, or −13000.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are -13.10 and -0.10, and -13.10 − -0.10 = 13.00.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Tower Hamlets, house price annual change fell from -0.1% in January 2017 to -13.1% in June 2026, a change of 13% or 13000.0% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - -2,537Year to mid-2017-6,900Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Tower Hamlets, net internal migration by local authority fell from -2,537 in Year to mid-2017 to -6,900 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 4,363 or 172.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-6,900 in Year to mid-2025 − -2,537 in Year to mid-2017 = −4,363, or −172.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Tower Hamlets, net internal migration by local authority fell from -2,537 in Year to mid-2017 to -6,900 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 4,363 or 172.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 14,945Year to mid-201713,606Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Tower Hamlets, international migration into a local authority fell from 14,945 in Year to mid-2017 to 13,606 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,339 or 9.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
13,606 in Year to mid-2025 − 14,945 in Year to mid-2017 = −1,339, or −9.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Tower Hamlets, international migration into a local authority fell from 14,945 in Year to mid-2017 to 13,606 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,339 or 9.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 10,073Year to mid-201711,817Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Tower Hamlets, international migration out of a local authority rose from 10,073 in Year to mid-2017 to 11,817 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,744 or 17.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
11,817 in Year to mid-2025 − 10,073 in Year to mid-2017 = 1,744, or +17.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Tower Hamlets, international migration out of a local authority rose from 10,073 in Year to mid-2017 to 11,817 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,744 or 17.3% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 4,872Year to mid-20171,789Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Tower Hamlets, net international migration by local authority fell from 4,872 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,789 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,083 or 63.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,789 in Year to mid-2025 − 4,872 in Year to mid-2017 = −3,083, or −63.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Tower Hamlets, net international migration by local authority fell from 4,872 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,789 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,083 or 63.3% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 4,600Year to mid-20174,354Year to mid-2025
In Tower Hamlets, births by local authority fell from 4,600 in Year to mid-2017 to 4,354 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 246 or 5.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
4,354 in Year to mid-2025 − 4,600 in Year to mid-2017 = −246, or −5.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Tower Hamlets, births by local authority fell from 4,600 in Year to mid-2017 to 4,354 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 246 or 5.3% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 1,084Year to mid-20171,098Year to mid-2025
In Tower Hamlets, deaths by local authority rose from 1,084 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,098 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 14 or 1.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,098 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,084 in Year to mid-2017 = 14, or +1.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Tower Hamlets, deaths by local authority rose from 1,084 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,098 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 14 or 1.3% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 3,516Year to mid-20173,256Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Tower Hamlets, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 3,516 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,256 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 260 or 7.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,256 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,516 in Year to mid-2017 = −260, or −7.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Tower Hamlets, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 3,516 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,256 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 260 or 7.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - -1,336Year to mid-2017-58Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Tower Hamlets, other population change by local authority rose from -1,336 in Year to mid-2017 to -58 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,278 or 95.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-58 in Year to mid-2025 − -1,336 in Year to mid-2017 = 1,278, or +95.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Tower Hamlets, other population change by local authority rose from -1,336 in Year to mid-2017 to -58 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,278 or 95.7% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £85.9m2017 Q1£68.7m2026 Q2
In Tower Hamlets, outstanding council borrowing fell from £85.9m in 2017 Q1 to £68.7m in 2026 Q2, a change of £17.2m or 20.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £119.5m then against £68.7m now — down 42.5%.
How this figure was worked out
£68.7m in 2026 Q2 − £85.9m in 2017 Q1 = −£17.2m, or −20.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 68.71 and 85.94, and 68.71 − 85.94 = 17.23.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, outstanding council borrowing fell from £85.9m in 2017 Q1 to £68.7m in 2026 Q2, a change of £17.2m or 20.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £240m2020 Q2£112.2m2026 Q2
In Tower Hamlets, council investments held fell from £240m in 2020 Q2 to £112.2m in 2026 Q2, a change of £127.8m or 53.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £314.9m then against £112.2m now — down 64.4%.
This series begins in 2020 Q2, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£112.2m in 2026 Q2 − £240m in 2020 Q2 = −£127.8m, or −53.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 112.19 and 239.95, and 112.19 − 239.95 = 127.76.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, council investments held fell from £240m in 2020 Q2 to £112.2m in 2026 Q2, a change of £127.8m or 53.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £682.6mYear ending March 2018£901.1mYear ending March 2025
In Tower Hamlets, council spending on services rose from £682.6m in the year ending March 2018 to £901.1m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £218.5m or 32.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £887.4m then against £901.1m now — up 1.5%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£901.1m in the year ending March 2025 − £682.6m in the year ending March 2018 = £218.5m, or +32.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 901.12 and 682.63, and 901.12 − 682.63 = 218.49.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, council spending on services rose from £682.6m in the year ending March 2018 to £901.1m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £218.5m or 32.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £33.3mYear ending March 2018£21.2mYear ending March 2025
In Tower Hamlets, unallocated council reserves fell from £33.3m in the year ending March 2018 to £21.2m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £12m or 36.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £43.2m then against £21.2m now — down 50.9%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£21.2m in the year ending March 2025 − £33.3m in the year ending March 2018 = −£12m, or −36.1% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 21.23 and 33.26, and 21.23 − 33.26 = 12.02.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, unallocated council reserves fell from £33.3m in the year ending March 2018 to £21.2m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £12m or 36.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - £112.2mYear ending March 2018£125.9mYear ending March 2025
In Tower Hamlets, earmarked council reserves rose from £112.2m in the year ending March 2018 to £125.9m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £13.7m or 12.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £145.9m then against £125.9m now — down 13.7%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£125.9m in the year ending March 2025 − £112.2m in the year ending March 2018 = £13.7m, or +12.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 125.91 and 112.19, and 125.91 − 112.19 = 13.72.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Tower Hamlets, earmarked council reserves rose from £112.2m in the year ending March 2018 to £125.9m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £13.7m or 12.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets - 293,526Mid-2017331,886Mid-2024
In Tower Hamlets, population by local authority rose from 293,526 in Mid-2017 to 331,886 in Mid-2024, a change of 38,360 or 13.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
331,886 in Mid-2024 − 293,526 in Mid-2017 = 38,360, or +13.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Tower Hamlets, population by local authority rose from 293,526 in Mid-2017 to 331,886 in Mid-2024, a change of 38,360 or 13.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Tower Hamlets