Ferry Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 3FA is located in the Island Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ferry Street, London, E14 3FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 3GR, E14 3EP, E14 3BE, E14 3DQ, E14 3BG, E14 3BD, E14 3DG, E14 3DY, E14 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 3FA 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 3FA, 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 3FA 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 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ferry Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 151st lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 4 70 Ferry Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2017-08-11 | £136,055 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 3FA 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 | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 3,799 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 | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Saunders Ness Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3EB | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College, Glenworth 93 Saunders Ness Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3EB | - not rated | 511 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Creek Road , Greenwich SE10 9RB | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbinger Primary School Cahir Street , E14 3QP | 3out of 4 | 784 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 | 219 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 936 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 2out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 4,076 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 | 2,899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,916 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 | 3,951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 591 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maze Hill School Woodland Crescent , Greenwich SE10 9UP | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 128 yd | |
| The Gaylord Restaurant | 141 Manchester Road | 232 yd | |
| The Old Fire Station Restaurant | 463 Westferry Road | 305 yd | |
| Kinkao Thai Restaurant Docklands | Lockes Wharf, 8-42 St Davids Square | 318 yd | |
| I'm Hungry | 155 Manchester Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Public House, 1-1a Manchester Road | 161 yd | |
| The Ferry House | Ferry House Public House, 26 Ferry Street | 163 yd | |
| Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Bar | Ferry Street | 163 yd | |
| Millwall Rugby Football Club | Arch 3 by Island Gardens DLR, 75 Manchester Road | 232 yd | |
| Watermans Arms | 1 Glenaffric Avenue | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway | 153 Manchester Road | 370 yd | |
| Mavish Food | 191 Manchester Road | 396 yd | |
| The Bhaji, Burger Island | 6 Chapel House Street | 481 yd | |
| Sing Way | 4 Chapel House Street | 481 yd | |
| Paul Rhodes Bakery | 37 King William Walk | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 57 Greenwich Church Street | 647 yd | |
| Eggla Asian Supermarket | 22 - 24 Victoria Parade | 673 yd | |
| Tesco | 308 Creek Road | 735 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 Victoria Parade | 755 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Green'S School & Sports Centre Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Millwall Park MANCHESTER GROVE | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenwich) HORSEFERRY PLACE | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Arches Leisure Centre (Closed) Trafalgar Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,041 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.