Ferry Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 3BU 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 Ferry Street, London, E14 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 3DT, E14 3WB, E14 3BD, E14 3GS, E14 3BE, E14 3BB, E14 3BS, E14 3GT, E14 3AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 3BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 49.2% | 57.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 35.9% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (91%) 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 | 58.3% | 60.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| 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 E14 3BU this area, 8% 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 67.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.8% | 67.5% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 33.7% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 7.2% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 65.5% | 58.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
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 | 48.3% | 41.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 23.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 19.2% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.8% 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 | 46% | 41.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12.6% | 18.8% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.8% | 19.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 16.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferry Street was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ferry Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 150th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Debruin Court Ferry Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-09-22 | £427,277 |
| Flat 3 Debruin Court Ferry Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-06-22 | £453,848 |
| Flat 4 Debruin Court Ferry Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-11-15 | £457,120 |
| Flat 5 Debruin Court Ferry Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-06-30 | £470,098 |
| Flat 5 Debruin Court Ferry Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2011-10-21 | £493,376 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 3BU 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 | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 62 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf College, East Ferry 197 East Ferry Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3BA | 4out of 4 | 217 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbinger Primary School Cahir Street , E14 3QP | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Creek Road , Greenwich SE10 9RB | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Saunders Ness Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3EB | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,399 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 | 2,876 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 884 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,428 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 | 1,428 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 | 1,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 92 | 92 Manchester Road | 92 yd | |
| The Old Fire Station Restaurant | 463 Westferry Road | 112 yd | |
| Kinkao Thai Restaurant Docklands | Lockes Wharf, 8-42 St Davids Square | 120 yd | |
| The Gaylord Restaurant | 141 Manchester Road | 430 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 1, Building 1 At Greenwich Pier Cutty Sark Gardens | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Bar | Ferry Street | 52 yd | |
| The Ferry House | Ferry House Public House, 26 Ferry Street | 52 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Public House, 1-1a Manchester Road | 87 yd | |
| Millwall Rugby Football Club | Arch 3 by Island Gardens DLR, 75 Manchester Road | 430 yd | |
| The Ship | 290 Westferry Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bhaji, Burger Island | 6 Chapel House Street | 328 yd | |
| Sing Way | 4 Chapel House Street | 328 yd | |
| Little Kebab House | Ground, 250 Westferry Road | 532 yd | |
| Lucky Peach Ltd | 22 - 24 Victoria Parade | 540 yd | |
| New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway | 153 Manchester Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggla Asian Supermarket | 22 - 24 Victoria Parade | 540 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 Victoria Parade | 608 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 57 Greenwich Church Street | 627 yd | |
| Tesco | 308 Creek Road | 692 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millwall Park MANCHESTER GROVE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| George Green'S School & Sports Centre Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenwich) HORSEFERRY PLACE | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,028 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.