tower hamlets - place profile Flashcards
Demographic characteristics
-320,000 people living there
-32% Bangladeshi, 33% white british, 7% black ethnic
banglartown
2011 census said its the most diverse place in country
why so ethnically diverse
Lots of migrants because Tower Hamlets was a highly industrialised area with a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, shipping, and textiles. These industries often relied on migrant labour, particularly from Commonwealth countries, to fill low-skilled and manual labour positions.Tower Hamlets was home to the Port of London, one of the busiest ports in the world during that time. The shipping industry provided numerous job opportunities also undergoing reconstruction and redevelopment. Also perceived as culturally diverse so it encouraged more people to move there.
Socio-economic characteristics of tower hamlets
-social inequality: Median household income in the Canary Wharf area can exceed £75,000 and 25,000 in other areas
-86% jobs are taken by non residents
culture
Political characteristics of tower hamlets
-3rd most deprived local authority
-Council tax abolished
positive impacts: poor people relived
negative: have to prioritise have to have grants
natural characteristics
North of River Thames
Canary Wharf is situated in the former West India Docks area of London’s Docklands. In the 20th century, the decline of traditional shipping industries led to the closure and abandonment of many docks along the Thames.
-The redevelopment of these docklands presented an opportunity to revitalize the area and attract new business and investment.
- once used as a port for trade
-The proximity of Canary Wharf to the River Thames provided access to water-based transportation as well as connections to other modes of transportation, including roads, railways, and later the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). This accessibility made Canary Wharf an attractive location for businesses seeking efficient transport links.
poverty
-Tower Hamlets has one of the highest rates of child poverty in London and the UK. Approximately 56% of children in the borough live in poverty,
-Around 39% of households in Tower Hamlets are classified as living in poverty
life expectancy
Men: The average life expectancy for men in Tower Hamlets is approximately 78 years.
Women: The average life expectancy for women in Tower Hamlets is around 82 years.
These figures are lower than the London average, which is about 80 years for men and 84 years for women.
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crime
As of 2024, the crime rate in Tower Hamlets is approximately 113 crimes per 1,000 people. This figure represents an increase from previous years and places Tower Hamlets’ crime rate higher than the national average for England and Wales, which stands at around 79 crimes per 1,000 people.
