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Sub-area · Stepney Green · Tower Hamlets · London

Living in Tower Hamlets 016A

Part of Stepney Green · 2,352 residents

Tower Hamlets 016A is a sub-area in Stepney Green, Tower Hamlets that skews 18–34 year-old and social-rent dominant. Median rent sits at £2,396 a month, up 1.8% on the year, with council tax in band C adding roughly £153/mo. Safety ranks in the top quartile of UK sub-areas (16th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£2,396+1.8%
vs last year
Liveability
40/100
Composite score
Safety
22/100
Higher is safer
Transport
96/100
Transit + walk
Schools
94/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3438%
35–4919%
50–6413%
65+8%
Population2,352
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied19%
Private rent29%
Social rent52%
Flats85%
Terraced10%
Semi-detached4%
Detached2%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person26%Couple with children19%Lone parent14%Other18%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 57.00
White30%Asian58%Black5%Mixed3%Other3%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian17%Muslim56%No religion17%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK57%
Born outside UK43%
General health (self-reported)
Good82%Fair13%Bad5%
Disability prevalence15%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above39%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications22%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Tower Hamlets 016A?

Tower Hamlets 016A sits inside Stepney Green, part of the wider Tower Hamlets council area in London. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Tower Hamlets 016A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Tower Hamlets 016A?
The median monthly rent across Tower Hamlets 016A is £2,396.
How safe is Tower Hamlets 016A?
Tower Hamlets 016A has a safety score of 22/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Tower Hamlets 016A?
Transport score: 96/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Tower Hamlets 016A part of?
Tower Hamlets 016A sits inside the Stepney Green neighbourhood, in Tower Hamlets, London.