Wapping High Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 9PL is located in the St Katharine's & Wapping electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wapping High Street, London, E1 9PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 1PW, E1W 1LY, E1W 1PH, E1W 1NA, E1W 1NG, E1W 1NZ, E1W 2PL, E1W 1PN, E1W 2PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 9PL is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.9% | 45.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 57.1% | 54.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E1 9PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.2% | 55.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 38.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61% | 65% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 16.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 27.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around E1 9PL this area, 4.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 79.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.6% | 79.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 45.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 71.5% | 67.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 51% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 51% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 25.6% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 51.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 24.6% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 5.5% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wapping High Street was 78.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wapping High Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 174th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddbins Uk Ltd, 73 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2002-03-28 | £862,155 |
E1 9PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 87 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 203 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | - not rated | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School Dundee Street , E1W 2PH | - not rated | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 631 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,425 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 723 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tondo Pizza | Unit 2 Hermitage Court | 28 yd | |
| Turk's Head Cafe | The Turks Head Studio, 1 Green Bank | 191 yd | |
| Smiths Wapping | Cinnabar Wharf West, 22 Wapping High Street | 195 yd | |
| Lola Hospitality Limited | 81 Wapping High Street | 293 yd | |
| Il Toscano1 | 81 Wapping High Street | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 152 yd | |
| Captain Kidd | Captain Kidd Public House, 108 Wapping High Street | 302 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 367 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 459 yd | |
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 472 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 565 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 624 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 624 yd | |
| Dabangg kitchen | 14 | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 465 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 565 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 582 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 639 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 186 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 543 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 543 yd | |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 699 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 938 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.