East Ferry Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 3LJ is located in the Blackwall & Cubitt Town 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 East Ferry Road, London, E14 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 3PQ, E14 3LN, E14 3LF, E14 3NJ, E14 3NH, E14 3LL, E14 3LE, E14 3PE, E14 3PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 3LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 48.9% | 54.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 34.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 48.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 29.7% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 25.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 14.4% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 27.9% | -5.8% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.1% 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 | 36% | 45.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 44.0% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 45.5% | 31.1% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -50.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 62.1% | 61.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 20.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 62.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 20.7% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 1.8% | -17.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 50.8% | 6.5% | 44.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Ferry Road was 358.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.1% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Ferry Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 101st highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Rugless House East Ferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-02-23 | £253,822 |
| Flat 5 Rugless House East Ferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-01-16 | £295,015 |
| Flat 12 Rugless House East Ferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2013-06-26 | £330,054 |
| Flat 17 Rugless House East Ferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-08-05 | £275,421 |
| Flat 8 Rugless House East Ferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-09-07 | £331,582 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 3LJ 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubitt Town Primary School Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3NE | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cubitt Town Infants' School Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3NE | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School 20 Brannan Street , Tower Hamlets E14 9ZR | - not rated | 595 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community 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 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 503 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,081 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 | 1,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 138 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 | 138 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 | 138 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 | 138 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pdo Oman School C/O Fieldwork Education Limited , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 138 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 Deccan | Unit 2, 3 Limeharbour | 137 yd | |
| Destiny | Unit 2, 3 Limeharbour | 137 yd | |
| La Nina Caffe' & Mercato | Unit 27, Skylines Village, Limeharbour | 171 yd | |
| Attendant Cafe | 2 Harbour Exchange Square | 213 yd | |
| Chatime | 11 Harbour Exchange Square | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 114-114a Glengall Grove | 294 yd | |
| St Johns Community Association Social Club | Glengall Grove | 344 yd | |
| Temple of Art and Music | Mmy Wood Wharf | 507 yd | |
| Ethika | Unit 8, 6 George Street (Building E1/2) | 510 yd | |
| Pepper Saint Ontiod | 21 Pepper Street | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firezza | Unit 6b Baltimore Wharf, Pepper Street | 129 yd | |
| Tapaunow | Skylines Village, Limeharbour | 156 yd | |
| Chinese Gourmet | Unit 60, Skylines Village, Limeharbour | 156 yd | |
| Tour De India | Unit 69, Skylines Village, Limeharbour | 187 yd | |
| Break For Pleasure Ltd | Unit 21, Skylines Village, Limeharbour | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 571 Manchester Road | 149 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit CG, Harbour Exchange Square | 216 yd | |
| Tesco | Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 484 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 137 yd |
| Samuda Community Centre Stewart Street | 221 yd | |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 301 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 469 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range TUNNEL AVENUE | golf | 860 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 876 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.