Pointers Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 3AP is located in the Island Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pointers Close, London, E14 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 3AR, E14 3WW, E14 3AF, E14 3WN, E14 3TL, E14 3AW, E14 3TJ, E14 3TW, E14 3TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 3AP is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 43.4% | 46.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 56.6% | 53.7% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 3AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 54.9% | 48.3% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 41.9% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 54.9% | 61.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 29.5% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 E14 3AP this area, 6.4% 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 72.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.4% | 72.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 38.8% |
| Other | 17.5% | 3.7% | -13.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% 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 | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 10.6% | 19.4% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 16.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 60.5% | 58.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 43.1% 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 | 47.8% | 43.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 21.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 19.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.6% 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 | 45.1% | 43.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13% | 18.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 16.6% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.5% | 13.1% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 8.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 16% | 1.7% | 14.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pointers Close was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Canary Wharf average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pointers Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Canary Wharf and the 104th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 Pointers Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £908,888 | 2024-05-31 | £919,791 |
| 23 Pointers Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2023-09-15 | £735,901 |
| 29 Pointers Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-03-20 | £699,569 |
| 11 Pointers Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2021-01-29 | £824,889 |
| 34 Pointers Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2018-07-27 | £688,204 |
| Full-Time Employee | 170 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 92 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbinger Primary School Cahir Street , E14 3QP | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College, East Ferry 197 East Ferry Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3BA | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Turner Primary School Benbow Street , Deptford SE8 3HD | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hughes Fields Primary School Benbow Street , Deptford SE8 3HD | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 2out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 954 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Donut! | 1 Forge Square | 242 yd | |
| The Old Fire Station Restaurant | 463 Westferry Road | 296 yd | |
| Kinkao Thai Restaurant Docklands | Lockes Wharf, 8-42 St Davids Square | 336 yd | |
| 3Kobros | 240 Westferry Road | 388 yd | |
| Cafe 92 | 92 Manchester Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 290 Westferry Road | 125 yd | |
| Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Bar | Ferry Street | 442 yd | |
| The Ferry House | Ferry House Public House, 26 Ferry Street | 442 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Public House, 1-1a Manchester Road | 442 yd | |
| The Sail Loft | 11 Victoria Parade | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Kebab House | Ground, 250 Westferry Road | 200 yd | |
| The Bhaji, Burger Island | 6 Chapel House Street | 250 yd | |
| Sing Way | 4 Chapel House Street | 250 yd | |
| Bite House | 365 Westferry Road | 393 yd | |
| Lucky Peach Ltd | 22 - 24 Victoria Parade | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggla Asian Supermarket | 22 - 24 Victoria Parade | 594 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 Victoria Parade | 605 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 - 14 Creek Road | 800 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit B, Theatro Tower Creek Road | 836 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 57 Greenwich Church Street | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millwall Park MANCHESTER GROVE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenwich) HORSEFERRY PLACE | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| George Green'S School & Sports Centre Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,003 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.