London has England's highest levels of child poverty, data shows

"In London, an estimated 38% of children were in relative poverty, compared to 32% in north-west England and 30% in the north-east."

"The highest child poverty rates in England were found in three inner-city boroughs in east London: Tower Hamlets, Hackney, and Newham."

"Experts indicated that poverty levels in London were driven by its housing crisis, with high rents leading to the UK's highest levels of material poverty."

"The government’s child poverty reduction strategy aims to take 550,000 children out of poverty by 2029, starting with the abolition of the two-child benefit limit."

London has the highest levels of child poverty in England, with over 38% of children living in relative poverty. In two boroughs, more than half of children live below the breadline. The overall UK child poverty rate stands at 27%, with 4 million children in households earning less than 60% of the national median income. The government aims to reduce child poverty by taking 550,000 children out of poverty by 2029. High housing costs in London contribute significantly to these poverty levels.

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