Proportion of Londoners in poverty after housing costs by age band (2024/25)
Last updated: August 2026
Next estimated update: May 2027
What does this indicator show?
This indicator shows the poverty rate in London by age group. A person is classed as being in poverty if they earn below 60% of the median income.
What does it tell us?
Poverty rates after housing costs were highest among children and young people in 2024/25, in both London and the rest of England. In London:
- 680,000 children under 16 live in households in poverty in London (37%)
- 380,000 young people aged 16-24s live in households in poverty - this represents 40% of this age group. This is nearly double the rate for the rest of England (22%)
- By contrast, most adults aged over 25 years saw poverty rates of between 18% and 23%.
- No age group sees poverty rates higher in the rest of England compared to London.
Proportion of Londoners in poverty before housing costs by age band (2024/25)
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