Westferry Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 3SB 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 Westferry Road, London, E14 3SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 3SE, E14 3AL, E14 3ED, E14 3SX, E14 9WB, E14 3SD, E14 3SW, E14 3TT, E14 3QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 3SB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.1% | 49% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 3SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 55.6% | 55.2% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 32.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86%) 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 | 50.1% | 54% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.9% | 20.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 34.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.4% 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 | 40.3% | 48.8% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 47.7% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 31.8% | 26.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -55.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 55.9% | 57.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 21.4% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 55.3% | 57.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 26% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 3.3% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.7% | 37.2% | -19.5% |
| Christian | 15.2% | 46.2% | -31.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 59.4% | 6.5% | 52.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westferry Road was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Canary Wharf average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Westferry Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Canary Wharf and the 75th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 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 higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% 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 Michigan House Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-10-23 | £391,009 |
| Flat 18 Michigan House Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-04-04 | £280,323 |
| Flat 22 Michigan House Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2014-11-07 | £291,967 |
| Flat 4 Michigan House Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-10-03 | £241,823 |
| Flat 14 Michigan House Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2011-09-27 | £244,785 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 3SB 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 | 96 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbinger Primary School Cahir Street , E14 3QP | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 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 | 921 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,109 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,221 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 807 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 | 932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,253 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 | 1,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagye Restaurant | Ground Floor, Orion Point, 7 Crews Street | 213 yd | |
| Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre | 235A Westferry Road, London | 314 yd | |
| The Olive Branch Cafe | Suite Gb, 14 Tiller Road | 323 yd | |
| 3Kobros | 240 Westferry Road | 572 yd | |
| Cafe Zara Lounge/Food Hub | 29 Pepper Street | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 556 yd | |
| Pepper Saint Ontiod | 21 Pepper Street | 655 yd | |
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 837 yd | |
| The Ship | 290 Westferry Road | 838 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Kitchens | Thames Circle | 225 yd | |
| Junior Adventures Group | Arnhem Wharf Primary School, 1 Arnhem Place | 236 yd | |
| MLD Dining Room | 62 Mellish Street | 440 yd | |
| Lucky Tea | 62 Mellish Street | 440 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 6 The Quarterdeck | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 684 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Millharbour | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 831 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 897 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 650 yd | |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 760 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 879 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,009 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 297.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 277.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.