Socio-Economic Profile

17,600

Population of the Royal Docklands area

3,370

Households in the Royal Docks

35.2%

Rent from the Council

21.5%

Of Children live in poverty in Newham

Data Source: Consensus, 2011

The following data help understand the socio-economic situation of the Royal Docklands.

The London Borough of Newham is one of the most deprived borough of London, experiences many issues with poverty and inequality. Although the Royal Docks are not the most deprived are of Newham or London, it still faces many of the same issues. A particular issue of the area is the lack of available and affordable housing. Data shows that almost 20% of households in the area are currently overcrowded.

The regeneration project should aim to take the economic context of Newham and the closer area into consideration. The design for the redevelopment should successfully address the needs of the local area by providing adequate housing numbers, including provision for affordable housing, and new economic opportunities for the local community.

Image Source: Digimaps

Source: Newham.info

Population Age Mix:

This chart from Newham info shows the population distribution of Newham and greater London based on age. This chart clearly indicates, that the Newham area has a greater group of working age people.

This data suggests the redevelopment should direct great focus to the needs of this demographic.

Tenure Mix:

An understanding of the current tenure mix highlights the property market of the local area and can aid in planning for the housing need.

From this chart we can see, that the sections for privately rented, owned with a mortgage or loan and rented from the council are the largest in Newham.

This suggests the housing prices are too high for local residents to afford.

Source: Newham.info

Socioeconomic Profile Conclusion:

By taking recognition of the context of the demographics of the area, highlights the steps and strategies that need to take place within our vision. We have given a small insight into the understanding of the area

The qualification status gives us an understanding of the need for the relationship between education and the people is in need of improvement.

Our site should encourage a stronger social inclusion between people of all different backgrounds mixes.

We aim to address the unemployment issues by providing more local jobs and opportunities for the local people.

We aim to increase the diversity of skills.

House pricing is lower than the London average: £656,000

2011/12 crime numbers propose high numbers of crimes on the site. Our site of focus lies in 037A which had the most crimes at 276. Considerations concerning safeguarding on-site are to be implemented in our final outcome.