Upper Bank Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 5JJ is located in the Canary Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Bank Street, London, E14 5JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 5NY, E14 5LH, E14 5NJ, E14 9RU, E14 9RZ, E14 5LB, E14 9LT, E14 9RT, E14 5NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 5JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 45.7% | 48.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 51.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 5JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 51.5% | 59.4% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 33.7% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (95.4%) 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 | 68.3% | 61.2% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 34.2% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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.
In the area around E14 5JJ this area, 2.3% 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 84.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -11.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.6% | 84.2% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 50.4% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.1% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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 | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 13.2% | 21.3% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 20.6% |
| Indian | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 51.7% | 43.3% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 27.5% 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 | 32.8% | 27.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -55.7% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 16% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 8.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 7.9% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.3% | 37.5% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 31.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.7% | 4.6% | -7.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.6% 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 | 32.5% | 27.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -55.7% |
| 10+ Years | 18.1% | 18.6% | 0.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 22.3% | 10.8% | -11.5% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 14.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 26.6% | 13.0% | 1.9% | 24.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.6% | 76.7% | -33.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.6% | 0.3% | 12.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Bank Street was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Upper Bank Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 64th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor 6 10 Upper Bank Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,178,145 | 2016-04-22 | £1,058,641 |
E14 5JJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E14 5JJ 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 | 238 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 110 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School 20 Brannan Street , Tower Hamlets E14 9ZR | - not rated | 572 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | - not rated | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cubitt Town Primary School Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3NE | - not rated | 1,089 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 | 996 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,830 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 | 739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 4,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,230 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,091 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 392 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 495 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 532 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 | 532 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 | 532 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restaurant | 10 Upper Bank Street | 2 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates | 50 Bank Street | 97 yd | |
| Cafe Brera | Unit 38e, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 97 yd | |
| Smashing Plates | Unit 4 Wharf Kitchen, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 134 yd | |
| The Vurger Co | (Wharf Kitchen) Unit 1, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethika | Unit 8, 6 George Street (Building E1/2) | 269 yd | |
| Temple of Art and Music | Mmy Wood Wharf | 274 yd | |
| Off Piste | Canada Park Square | 296 yd | |
| Nicolas | Unit RP480, 1 Canada Square | 342 yd | |
| Platform Hub One Ltd | Unit Cr40 Level Minus One, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer J Jubilee Place | Unit 17, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 137 yd | |
| Biang | Unit 7, Wharf Kitchen, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 137 yd | |
| The Salad Kitchen | Unit 48, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 138 yd | |
| Pret A Manger, Jubilee Place | Pret A Manger Unit 13, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 140 yd | |
| Knot | Unit 11, Canary Wharf Underground Station, Bank Street | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 140 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 226 yd | |
| Waitrose Food and Home | 16-19 Canada Square | 252 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 428 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 478 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 249 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 255 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 673 yd | |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 678 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 806 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.