The South Colonnade is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 4QS is located in the Canary Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The South Colonnade, London, E14 4QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 5AB, E14 5FW, E14 4JB, E14 4EF, E14 5LB, E14 4AE, E14 4AF, E14 4AX, E14 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 4QS has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 43.6% | 47% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 56.4% | 53% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 4QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 60.1% | 56% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 35.3% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 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 (89.8%) 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 | 60.9% | 58.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4QS this area, 9% 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 76.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 6.2% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.8% | 76.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 42.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 11.4% | 15% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 14.3% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 55.9% | 50% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 39.7% 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 | 36.1% | 39.7% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 19% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 26.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 4.2% | -5.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.5% 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 | 35.1% | 39.7% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| 10+ Years | 17.8% | 16.5% | -1.3% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.3% | 16% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 17.3% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The South Colonnade was 2925.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2674.9% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The South Colonnade has the 2nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 3rd highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 726.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Ds8A The South Colonnade, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,500,000 | 2023-01-16 | £3,069,500 |
| Unit 27 Canada Place Canada Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £67,200 | 2022-09-29 | £54,670 |
| Unit R:P:255 Cabot Place The South Colonnade, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-07-22 | £115,638 |
E14 4QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 77 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | - not rated | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 4,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,406 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 661 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 | 732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,004 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 | 1,004 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 | 1,004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix | Unit 15 Canary Wharf Station, South Colonnade | 1 yd | |
| Marugame | 2nd floor Cabot Place East, 15 Cabot Square | 1 yd | |
| Brera | Unit 12, Cabot Place West, 15 Cabot Square | 1 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Canary Wharf | Unit Rs365, Cabot Place East, 15 Cabot Square | 1 yd | |
| Leon | Promenade Level, Cabot Place West | 1 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry Addington | Henry Addington, 22-28 Mackenzie Walk | 86 yd | |
| Humble Grape | 18-20 Mackenzie Walk | 86 yd | |
| The Tea Merchant | 25-27 Fishermans Walk | 90 yd | |
| The Limehouse | 29-30 Fishermans Walk | 90 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club | 9 Cabot Square | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasabi Sushi & Bento | Unit 385 Wasabi Ltd, 15 Cabot Square | 1 yd | |
| Birley Soups & Salads | Cabot Square West, 15 Cabot Square | 1 yd | |
| Ensalada | 15 Cabot Square | 2 yd | |
| Yolk | 15 Cabot Square | 2 yd | |
| Canary Wharf Grind | 15 Cabot Square | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 2 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 342 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 343 yd | |
| Waitrose Food and Home | 16-19 Canada Square | 410 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 455 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 172 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 414 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 796 yd | |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 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 | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.2% |
| 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 | 47.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.