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Living in West Ham

West Ham is a city in the United Kingdom, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 1,860 at the end of 2021. At the end of 2024, the regional median gross salary stood at €3,892 per month. An unemployment rate of 3.8% was measured at the end of 2023.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to West Ham?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in West Ham.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for West Ham yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in West Ham is 3.8%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4West Ham 3.8%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)3,892 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)8Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.8 %31 Dec 2023Office for National Statistics (ONS)9Official · regional context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to West Ham. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in West Ham. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count65 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count111 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

West Ham's nearest airport was LCY, 4 km away and offered 35 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count35 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights11Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLCY3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 6°C in January to 19.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 58.1 mm in January and 43.1 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
West Ham average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
West Ham average monthly precipitation, mm020406080584437434551435550676659JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
West Ham annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in West Ham is 9.7 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–10West Ham 9.71 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.65 µg/m³31 Dec 2024uk-air.defra.gov.uk13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.6 · Feb 9.1 · Mar 11.9 · Apr 15.1 · May 18.4 · Jun 21.4 · Jul 23.6 · Aug 23.3 · Sep 20.2 · Oct 15.9 · Nov 11.6 · Dec 9 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.5 · Feb 3.5 · Mar 5.1 · Apr 6.9 · May 9.7 · Jun 12.5 · Jul 14.7 · Aug 14.6 · Sep 12.3 · Oct 9.5 · Nov 6.1 · Dec 3.9 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 6 · Feb 6.3 · Mar 8.5 · Apr 11 · May 14 · Jun 17 · Jul 19.2 · Aug 18.9 · Sep 16.2 · Oct 12.7 · Nov 8.8 · Dec 6.4 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 58.1 · Feb 43.6 · Mar 37 · Apr 42.5 · May 44.7 · Jun 50.5 · Jul 43.1 · Aug 54.9 · Sep 49.8 · Oct 66.9 · Nov 65.7 · Dec 58.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Dunholme1,870 residentsGreat Gonerby1,880 residentsColnbrook1,900 residentsScalby1,790 residentsPolesworth1,955 residentsAudley1,985 residents

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population1,860 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics7Official

Is West Ham a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker42%strong on work, weak on safety · range 27–57%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–76%
Student55%strong on education, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family69%strong on family, weak on safety · range 57–81%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–60%
Population1,860 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,892 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate3.8 %31 Dec 2023Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
PM2.5 — annual mean9.65 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · uk-air.defra.gov.uk
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-26

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in West Ham under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Is West Ham part of London?

West Ham is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 10.4 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source2

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around West Ham?

The median gross salary is 3,892 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

What is the unemployment rate in West Ham?

The unemployment rate is 3.8 %. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is the air quality good in West Ham?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.65 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: uk-air.defra.gov.uk.

How many people live in West Ham?

The published population is 1,860 people. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is West Ham a good place to live?

West Ham may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is West Ham part of London?

West Ham is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 10.4 km away by straight-line distance.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). West Ham, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, air quality, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/west-ham/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {West Ham, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, air quality, climate},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/west-ham/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. download.geonames.org recorded crime data download.geonames.org · checked 2026-08-28
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  8. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  9. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  10. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. uk-air.defra.gov.uk uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26

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