Woolmore Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 0EW is located in the Poplar 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 Woolmore Street, London, E14 0EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 0EN, E14 9PP, E14 9PN, E14 0ER, E14 0EP, E14 0FQ, E14 0HG, E14 0HQ, E14 0FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 0EW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 43.1% | 47.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 56.9% | 52.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 E14 0EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 67.4% | 66.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 23.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 0.9% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 50% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 36.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 6.9% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 16.1% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 6.3% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 58% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 4.5% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.3% 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 | 24.4% | 30.6% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 29.5% |
| Chinese | 11.3% | 5.6% | -5.7% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 4.2% | -5.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 34.4% | 31.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -50.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.4% | 41.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 20.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.4% | 27.8% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 22.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.9% | 41.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| 10+ Years | 16.3% | 22.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.7% | 76.7% | -26.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 31% | 6.5% | 24.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolmore Street was 349.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 267.0% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Woolmore Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 104th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Woolmore Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-12-13 | £412,977 |
| 4 Woolmore Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2010-03-01 | £480,620 |
| 2 Woolmore Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2009-09-04 | £635,570 |
| 10 Woolmore Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2009-08-17 | £624,757 |
| 2 Woolmore Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2006-04-02 | £622,717 |
E14 0EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E14 0EW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolmore Primary School Woolmore Street , Poplar E14 0EW | 3out of 4 | 103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy Dee Street , Poplar E14 0PT | 4out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| CSPC International School, Hui Yang C/O Fieldwork Education Ltd , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Panaga School C/O Fieldwork Education Limited , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Kafilah Damascus Shell School C/O Fieldwork Education Limited , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salento | Lighterman House, 3 Clove Crescent | 162 yd | |
| Sandwich Plus | Lighterman House, 3 Clove Crescent | 162 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 255-259 East India Dock Road | 189 yd | |
| Grillz and Shakes | 239 East India Dock Road | 189 yd | |
| Asia Villa | 267 East India Dock Road | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenwich Pensioner | The Greenwich Pensioner, 28 Bazely Street | 229 yd | |
| Brownfield Social Club | First Floor, 82 St Leonards Road | 302 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 14 Newby Place | 337 yd | |
| Callaghans | 55 Chrisp Street | 547 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | 150 East India Dock Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ottoman Doner | 235 East India Dock Road | 189 yd | |
| Top Hat Pizza | 237 East India Dock Road | 189 yd | |
| Hin Cheong | Millennium Court, 8 Ida Street | 300 yd | |
| Poplar Spice | 201 East India Dock Road | 310 yd | |
| Taste of India | 197 East India Dock Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1 Poplar Business Park, Poplar High Street | 368 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 511 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 547 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 16a Leven Road | 759 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| East River Spa NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF FAIRMONT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 627 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 768 yd | |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 1,013 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.