The Top 20…
Of the ten most costly benefits in the United Kingdom, Job Seekers Allowance comes seventh followed by Council Tax Benefit, Statutory Maternity Pay and Carer’s allowance!
21. Kilburn, Northwest London
Camden’s town of Kilburn has a minute population of 12,038 people -and a number of those are on benefits!
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It was revealed by Socio-economic statistics that around 12.6% of the people in this area are signed on to some form of benefit.
20. Homerton, Hackney
Hackney has the most housing benefit claimants in London with 48,400 people in the area receiving financial assistance with their rent.
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In Homerton and its surrounding areas there are as many as 2,590 people out of work and claiming benefits.
19. Tottenham, North London
Approximately 15.5% of Tottenham residents are claiming at least one form of benefit with 4.8% claiming only Job Seekers Allowance.
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