London's Poverty Profile

Understanding London

Many Londoners struggle to make ends meet, secure good quality affordable housing, or tie down the decent work they need to lift themselves above the poverty line.

But who makes up London's diverse populations? Who is in poverty, and where do they live? And how do London's unique characteristics and challenges contribute to it’s sky-high poverty levels?

London’s Poverty Profile gives you evidence and insight on these questions and more. Explore over 100 different indicators covering topics like housing, work, education, welfare benefits, and London’s diverse demography.

Explore London's Poverty Profile

By Topic

Explore data on different topics like housing, work, living standards and issues like food, violence and air-pollution.
By Population

Poverty impacts everyone differently - explore what it looks like for different people across age groups, ethnicity, migrant status, disability, work status and more.
By Borough

Learn about the unique make up of poverty and inequality in each of London's 32 boroughs.

London in numbers

25%

of Londoners are living in poverty after housing costs
33%

of Londoners living in non-white households are living in poverty after housing costs
47%

of single parents in London are living in poverty after housing costs