Is Canning Town in Newham a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Canning Town older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Canning Town and Newham? What is the claimant count in Canning Town and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Canning Town Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of .| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|
| % | % |
| % | % |
| % | % |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
Canning Town Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Canning Town residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Canning Town to the national average for .
| Level | | |
|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 0% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% |
What are the occupations of the residents of Canning Town?
The largest employment sector in Canning Town is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
Canning Town Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Canning Town Health Statistics
| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Canning Town & Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Canning Town in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
|---|
Canning Town compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
';Canning Town is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.How many residents own or rent their home in Canning Town and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Canning Town either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Canning Town residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% |
Canning Town has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Canning Town compared to other wards in
Canning Town is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Canning Town and Newham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Newham including Canning Town. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|
| Beckton | 16433 |
| Boleyn | 17514 |
| Canning Town North | 17626 |
| Canning Town South | 21253 |
| Custom House | 13353 |
| East Ham Central | 17137 |
| East Ham North | 14865 |
| East Ham South | 16928 |
| Forest Gate North | 16299 |
| Forest Gate South | 17966 |
| Green Street East | 16852 |
| Green Street West | 15020 |
| Little Ilford | 17610 |
| Manor Park | 15455 |
| Plaistow North | 15941 |
| Plaistow South | 17948 |
| Royal Docks | 17692 |
| Stratford and New Town | 38114 |
| Wall End | 15247 |
| West Ham | 16013 |
| Newham Total | 355266 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
