Napier Avenue is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 3QB is located in the Island Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Napier Avenue, London, E14 3QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 3QG, E14 3QD, E14 3QE, E14 3QQ, E14 3TD, E14 3QJ, E14 3TG, E14 3QW, E14 3TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 3QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 44.7% | 49.7% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 55.3% | 50.3% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 3QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 56.4% | 49% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 44.4% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 61% | 61.9% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -9.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3QB this area, 5.8% 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 76.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 7.4% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.1% | 76.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 43.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 11.9% | 1.7% | -10.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 61.6% | 61.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 34.5% 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 | 46.9% | 34.5% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -48.7% |
| European Union | 16% | 29.3% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 23.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 8% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 19.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.6% 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 | 45.6% | 34.1% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -49.1% |
| 10+ Years | 16.4% | 26.6% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 14.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.6% | 76.7% | -28.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Napier Avenue was 198.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% higher than the Canary Wharf average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Napier Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Canary Wharf and the 244th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Napier Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2025-02-28 | £858,279 |
| Flat 8 Amundsen Court, 17 Napier Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-11-26 | £390,181 |
| 14 Napier Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-10-04 | £761,477 |
| 3 Napier Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2020-11-20 | £801,459 |
| 5 Napier Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2017-08-04 | £950,394 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 59 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,681 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 | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College, East Ferry 197 East Ferry Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3BA | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,082 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,449 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 | 3,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,763 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,465 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 | 1,465 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 133 yd | |
| 3Kobros | 240 Westferry Road | 145 yd | |
| The Old Fire Station Restaurant | 463 Westferry Road | 529 yd | |
| Sagye Restaurant | Ground Floor, Orion Point, 7 Crews Street | 568 yd | |
| Kinkao Thai Restaurant Docklands | Lockes Wharf, 8-42 St Davids Square | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 290 Westferry Road | 189 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Public House, 1-1a Manchester Road | 669 yd | |
| Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Bar | Ferry Street | 684 yd | |
| The Ferry House | Ferry House Public House, 26 Ferry Street | 684 yd | |
| The Dog & Bell | Dog And Bell, 116 Prince Street | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Kebab House | Ground, 250 Westferry Road | 118 yd | |
| Bite House | 365 Westferry Road | 170 yd | |
| The Bhaji, Burger Island | 6 Chapel House Street | 375 yd | |
| Sing Way | 4 Chapel House Street | 375 yd | |
| Reef Kitchens | Thames Circle | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 1 Victoria Parade | 826 yd | |
| Eggla Asian Supermarket | 22 - 24 Victoria Parade | 833 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 - 14 Creek Road | 912 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 919 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit B, Theatro Tower Creek Road | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millwall Park MANCHESTER GROVE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenwich) HORSEFERRY PLACE | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 931 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| George Green'S School & Sports Centre Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,023 yd |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 129 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.