The Coventry Cross Estate is located in the Bromley-by-Bow Ward in Tower Hamlets. Over 70% of residents are from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups, which is much higher than the London average of around 40%. It is in the 3rd most deprived decile. 

Bromley-by-Bow also has one of the highest proportions of households with dependent children. 

Tower Hamlets is undertaking a regeneration scheme in the Lower Lea Valley area, bordering the research site. The regeneration scheme includes more housing and employment opportunities: an attempt to redress the growing inequality in the area and the long-standing problem of unemployment.   

Although the area suffers from deprivation, there are some public services in the area, which are providing high quality care and support for local people. The famous Bromley-by-Bow Centre is used by many of the residents as a primary healthcare facility, as a hub for skills development and for social support services. 

Further information

Bromley-by-Bow ward profile