Boardwalk Place is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 5GA 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 2002-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boardwalk Place, London, E14 5GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 5GE, E14 5GB, E14 5GD, E14 5SE, E14 5SF, E14 5SH, E14 5SQ, E14 5SG, E14 9QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 5GA is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population 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 | 42.2% | 44.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 57.8% | 55.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 5GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.8% 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 | 58.6% | 63.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 27.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 64.8% | 61% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 5GA this area, 5.6% 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 81.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.8% | 81.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 48.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.3% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 16.8% | 13.2% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 12.5% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 60.6% | 55.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 33% 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 | 48% | 33% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -50.2% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 24% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.1% | 21.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.3% 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 | 46.7% | 33.1% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| 10+ Years | 14.3% | 25.3% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 13.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 14% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Other Europe | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boardwalk Place was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 6 253 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-11-28 | £580,761 |
| Flat 4 253 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2015-03-19 | £588,452 |
| Flat 11 253 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £563,000 | 2015-01-21 | £620,594 |
| Flat 6 253 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2014-12-19 | £593,825 |
| Flat 3 253 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2014-08-22 | £575,400 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 105 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,754 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 | 3,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolmore Primary School Woolmore Street , Poplar E14 0EW | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy Dee Street , Poplar E14 0PT | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,098 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,179 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 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,669 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,160 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 | 846 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 | 846 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 | 846 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 | 846 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 | 846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest Food Co | Seventh Floor, 5 Churchill Place | 286 yd | |
| Henlon & Co Ltd | 2 Yabsley Street | 309 yd | |
| ISS Barclays Executive Dining & Hospitality - Level 31, 30 & 2 | Barclays Bank, 1 Churchill Place | 327 yd | |
| BrewDog | Unit 17, 2 Churchill Place | 331 yd | |
| Rocket Restaurant | Unit 15, 2 Churchill Place | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Piste | Canada Park Square | 412 yd | |
| The Gun | 27 Cold Harbour | 425 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 14 Newby Place | 476 yd | |
| Temple of Art and Music | Mmy Wood Wharf | 478 yd | |
| Ethika | Unit 8, 6 George Street (Building E1/2) | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spin and Shake Limited | Unit C19, Poplar Business Park, Prestons Road | 291 yd | |
| Dishpatch | Unit B14, Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road | 324 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd | 2 Churchill Place | 367 yd | |
| Steff My Face | 77 Prestons Road | 393 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Mall Level 1 @ Waitrose, 16-19 Canada Square | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1 Poplar Business Park, Poplar High Street | 307 yd | |
| Waitrose Food and Home | 16-19 Canada Square | 483 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 556 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 710 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East River Spa NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF FAIRMONT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Samuda Community Centre Stewart Street | 898 yd | |
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,008 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,016 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 | 325 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 400.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 325 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 386.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.