Stepney Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 23,767 |
| Male Population | 11,872 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 11,895 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +157.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +52.1% |
| Median Age | 26.9 years (Male: 27.3, Female: 26.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Tower Hamlets, Mile End and Globe Town, Shadwell, Bethnal Green South |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.51750, -0.04292 |
| Postal Codes | E1, E14, E1W, E3 |
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Stepney Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,232 | 12,542 | 15,628 | 22,729 | 23,767 |
| Population Density | 7,033.9 / km² | 9,555.8 / km² | 11,907 / km² | 17,317.3 / km² | 18,108.2 / km² |
Stepney Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 45.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney | +146.2% | +81.2% | +45.4% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Stepney Median Age
Median Age: 26.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney | 26.9 yrs | 26.5 yrs | 27.3 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Stepney Population Density
Population Density: 18,108 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney | 23,767 | 1.313 km² | 18,108 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Stepney Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Stepney
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Stepney CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney | 197,509 tn | 8.31 tn | 150,482.7 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 197,509 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 150,482.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/19 | 3:42 AM | 3.3 | 38.4 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/09 | 2:35 PM | 3.5 | 96.1 km | 3,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 7:18 AM | 4.6 | 87.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/92 | 1:22 AM | 3.4 | 98.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/86 | 8:50 PM | 3.4 | 98 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 5:40 PM | 3.3 | 62.9 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Stepney
is a district of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in London's East End that grew out of a medieval village around St Dunstan's church and the 15th century ribbon development of Mile End Road. The area built up rapidly in the 19th century, mainly..
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