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People & Demographics
Fieldgate Street, London E1
E1 1GWTower Hamlets
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in E1 1GW.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
Census 2021 data indicates that the population density of E1 1GW (closest OA output area) is 13,923 people per square kilometre. This statistic provides an essential perspective on how populated the neighbourhood is, offering clues about its residential layout and space availability.
E1 1GW has a population density notably higher than the regional average based on Census 2021 data. This level of population density is typical of more urbanised locations, where housing is packed closer together, and amenities like shops, schools, and transport are often within walking distance. The area is likely to have a vibrant community with plenty of activity.
0%
149Population Density.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in E1 1GW are married?
Data from the 2021 Census shows that 15.8% of the population in the postcode E1 1GW are either married or in a civil partnership. This is lower than when compared to the national rate for England & Wales, which is 44.7%, showing a variance of -64.7%.
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15.8%
-64.7%Percentage of people in E1 1GW who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
The population of E1 1GW includes 10% of children aged 15 and below, compared to 17.3 percent across the whole of England. Meanwhile, 1.3% of residents are aged 65 or older, covering those who are of retirement age. This compares to 21.8% across England & Wales.
This is a significant difference, which could be due to a low stock of smaller properties, or lack of access to healthcare facilities nearby.
1.3%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
From the Census 2021, we find that 0% of households in the E1 1GW postcode consist of just one person. This is lower than when compared to England & Wales as a whole, with a variance of -100.0% from the national average, where 12.8% are single-person households.
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-100.0%Percentage of E1 1GW households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00167166), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (E1 1GW) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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