Newham: population and statistics
Newham has a population of 376,542 (2025) across 36.2 km², or 10,402 people per km². It ranks 27 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 376,542 residents
- 36.2 km²
- 10,402 people/km²
Newham in numbers
Population of Newham over time
Newham had 330,322 residents in 2015 and 376,542 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 350,025 |
| 2021 | 351,256 |
| 2022 | 360,868 |
| 2023 | 373,886 |
| 2024 | 379,479 |
| 2025 | 376,542 |
All indicators for Newham
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Newham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 7.8% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 360 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.8% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 99 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Newham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 134,000 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 51 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 41.5% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 71 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 29.6% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 13 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 115,511 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 54 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 47.1% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 304 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 52.7% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 15 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 33.2% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 311 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 38.5% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 4 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 28.0% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £390,349 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 81 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −5.0% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 347 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Newham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 63.8% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 15.6% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 10 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Newham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 15,835 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 43 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 42.1 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 208 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 14,120 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 41 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,595 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 92 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Newham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 69.2% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 313 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 7.4% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 2 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Newham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 51.7% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 12 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Newham ranks 4 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 7.8% in Newham, compared with an average of 12.6% in London and 19.4% across the UK.
Households renting privately: 38.5% in Newham, compared with an average of 29.9% in London and 20.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households renting privately”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,070 football pitches.
- 36.6 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Tower Hamlets, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Buckinghamshire (584,296 residents), 64 km away.
Business sectors: Newham
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×1.3
- Construction14.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Transport and storage5.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.8
Where is Newham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newham?
Newham has 376,542 residents (2025), ranking 27 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Newham?
Newham covers 36.2 km², with a density of 10,402 people per km².
Is the population of Newham growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Newham went from 330,322 to 376,542, a change of +14.0%.
Where is Newham?
Newham is in London (region). Latitude 51.517, longitude 0.033.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Newham?
In Newham, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 7.8% (2025), ranking 360 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Newham?
In Newham, “Households renting privately” stands at 38.5% (2021), ranking 4 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Which local authorities border Newham?
The nearest to Newham are Tower Hamlets (2.8 km), Barking and Dagenham (3.8 km), Greenwich (4.7 km), Redbridge (5.5 km), Hackney (7.0 km).