Compare Islington against Tower Hamlets
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Islington and Tower Hamlets.
Population comparison
- Population for Islington
- 248,115
- Population for Tower Hamlets
- 331,969
- Difference
- -83,854
- Percentage Difference
- -28.91%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Islington
- 111,815 (68.5%)
- # People Employed in Tower Hamlets
- 153,420 (65.2%)
- Difference
- 111,815
- Percentage Difference
- -31.37%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Islington
- 41,665 (25.5%)
- # People Inactive in Tower Hamlets
- 66,995 (28.5%)
- Difference
- 41,665
- Percentage Difference
- -46.62%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Islington
- 9,825 (6.0%)
- # People unemployed in Tower Hamlets
- 14,995 (6.4%)
- Difference
- 9,825
- Percentage Difference
- -41.66%
Comparing crimes by type for Islington and Tower Hamlets
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Islington and Tower Hamlets compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Islington | Crimes in Tower Hamlets | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Islington and Tower Hamlets from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Islington and Tower Hamlets.
Compare Property prices over time for Islington and Tower Hamlets
Showing crimes from 2010 up until October 2024. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £1,891,418.51 / £0.00 | £1,312,980.66 / £790,064.20 | £1,124,776.79 / £714,813.68 | £593,193.45 / £488,553.34 |
| 2022 | £1,987,294.07 / £212,908.90 | £1,375,213.55 / £760,518.16 | £1,182,370.23 / £687,762.29 | £624,900.68 / £456,334.08 |
| 2021 | £1,857,202.97 / £834,260.75 | £1,284,049.68 / £713,564.25 | £1,111,267.66 / £645,481.67 | £605,502.10 / £438,010.18 |
| 2020 | £1,720,943.72 / £795,474.23 | £1,204,390.03 / £722,652.37 | £1,042,832.10 / £651,035.10 | £586,200.61 / £452,865.71 |
| 2019 | £1,643,298.76 / £711,299.39 | £1,120,065.30 / £658,308.81 | £975,362.46 / £592,773.39 | £564,759.24 / £427,129.20 |
| 2018 | £1,664,397.96 / £717,030.55 | £1,131,544.99 / £663,713.18 | £987,361.83 / £594,965.46 | £580,801.74 / £435,239.32 |
| 2017 | £1,639,844.14 / £730,489.92 | £1,113,219.31 / £676,354.16 | £976,506.91 / £601,463.05 | £583,114.30 / £448,102.59 |
| 2016 | £1,629,663.85 / £732,857.88 | £1,124,309.82 / £675,791.89 | £978,586.55 / £609,979.72 | £573,959.54 / £445,325.69 |
| 2015 | £1,623,798.28 / £666,515.09 | £1,125,667.71 / £622,485.98 | £984,820.82 / £565,762.27 | £574,252.66 / £410,895.98 |
| 2014 | £1,467,342.27 / £599,195.46 | £1,025,377.46 / £561,636.10 | £897,734.88 / £510,925.64 | £522,272.31 / £372,340.09 |
| 2013 | £1,231,198.62 / £476,136.49 | £873,258.86 / £448,054.06 | £764,456.15 / £410,433.27 | £441,987.50 / £301,189.45 |
| 2012 | £1,097,546.90 / £435,585.83 | £767,424.57 / £410,256.23 | £673,672.99 / £375,703.10 | £395,255.29 / £278,447.45 |
| 2011 | £1,044,539.13 / £433,126.94 | £726,663.98 / £408,364.02 | £636,245.64 / £370,762.36 | £380,968.57 / £280,757.66 |
| 2010 | £972,170.63 / £424,270.14 | £675,257.19 / £405,828.58 | £594,452.97 / £367,599.74 | £357,988.59 / £276,138.75 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 67k vs 92k
- Median Salary
- £38,434 vs £36,162
- Annual Percentage Change
- 10.3% vs 0.6%
- Mean Salary
- £0 vs £46,716
See how Islington compares to other areas in Inner London
| Industry | Islington Count | Tower Hamlets Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 30 | 15 | +15 | + 66.67% |
| Production | 680 | 570 | +110 | + 17.6% |
| Construction | 1,290 | 865 | +425 | + 39.44% |
| Motor Trades | 125 | 165 | -40 | -27.59% |
| Wholesale | 800 | 765 | +35 | + 4.47% |
| Retail | 1,700 | 1,460 | +240 | + 15.19% |
| Transport | 390 | 530 | -140 | -30.43% |
| Accommodation Food | 1,100 | 1,150 | -50 | -4.44% |
| Information Comms | 3,855 | 2,660 | +1,195 | + 36.68% |
| Finance Insurance | 605 | 440 | +165 | + 31.58% |
| Property | 870 | 835 | +35 | + 4.11% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 5,450 | 3,490 | +1,960 | + 43.85% |
| Business Admin | 2,130 | 1,595 | +535 | + 28.72% |
| Public Admin Defence | 5 | 10 | -5 | -66.67% |
| Education | 415 | 460 | -45 | -10.29% |
| Health | 720 | 540 | +180 | + 28.57% |
| Arts Entertainment | 1,770 | 1,160 | +610 | + 41.64% |