Cahir Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 3QT 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 Cahir Street, London, E14 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 3QX, E14 3QU, E14 3QR, E14 3QY, E14 9YA, E14 9XA, E14 9UX, E14 3AA, E14 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 3QT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 45.5% | 49.5% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 54.5% | 50.5% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 58.1% | 63.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 30.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 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 (89.9%) 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 | 64.9% | 51.8% | -13.1% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 38.1% | 11.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 3QT this area, 8.6% 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 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.2% | 64.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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 | 12% | 7% | -5.0% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 14.9% | 6.6% | -8.3% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 53.6% | 54.8% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 38.3% 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 | 40.9% | 38.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 25.7% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 19.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 8.7% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 7.9% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.9% | 19.3% | -10.6% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.9% 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 | 39% | 38.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -45.0% |
| 10+ Years | 20.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.6% | 15.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 18.9% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 10% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.8% | 76.7% | -29.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cahir Street was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Canary Wharf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cahir Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Canary Wharf and the 46th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Brassey House Cahir Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2014-05-30 | £241,633 |
| Flat 1 Brassey House Cahir Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-03-21 | £265,758 |
| Flat 1 Brassey House Cahir Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2006-01-09 | £283,735 |
| Flat 1 Brassey House Cahir Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 1998-03-20 | £258,203 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 3QT 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 3,602 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 | 145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College, East Ferry 197 East Ferry Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3BA | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Turner Primary School Benbow Street , Deptford SE8 3HD | - not rated | 901 yd | Community 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 | 594 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 2out of 4 | 2,083 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 | 2,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,501 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 | 3,271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Kobros | 240 Westferry Road | 202 yd | |
| U Donut! | 1 Forge Square | 212 yd | |
| Sagye Restaurant | Ground Floor, Orion Point, 7 Crews Street | 507 yd | |
| Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre | 235A Westferry Road, London | 553 yd | |
| The Old Fire Station Restaurant | 463 Westferry Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 290 Westferry Road | 317 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Public House, 1-1a Manchester Road | 668 yd | |
| Pepper Saint Ontiod | 21 Pepper Street | 686 yd | |
| Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Bar | Ferry Street | 708 yd | |
| The Ferry House | Ferry House Public House, 26 Ferry Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite House | 365 Westferry Road | 162 yd | |
| Little Kebab House | Ground, 250 Westferry Road | 259 yd | |
| The Bhaji, Burger Island | 6 Chapel House Street | 346 yd | |
| Sing Way | 4 Chapel House Street | 346 yd | |
| Reef Kitchens | Thames Circle | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 636 yd | |
| Tesco | Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 741 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Millharbour | 881 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 994 yd | |
| Eggla Asian Supermarket | 22 - 24 Victoria Parade | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 631 yd |
| Millwall Park MANCHESTER GROVE | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 854 yd |
| George Green'S School & Sports Centre Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 1,020 yd | |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenwich) HORSEFERRY PLACE | health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 1,068 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.