Canada Square, London, E14 5LH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 5LH 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%

Partnership Status

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 5LH, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 5LH 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Canada Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canada Square was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Canada Square has the 11th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 71st lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£56,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in E14 5LH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Canada Square are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tower Hamlets.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Canada Square, London, E14 5LH

Estimated Average Property Prices for E14 5LH

Average Price
£2,403,006

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,403,006

Estimated Average Property Prices for Canada Square

Average Price
£14,174,979

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£878,283

Other
£14,874,805

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Canada SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 4 20 Canada Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£4,382,443	2017-09-01	£4,323,830
Unit 4 20 Canada Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£4,382,443	2017-09-01	£4,323,830
20 Canada Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£255,735	2017-06-27	£253,096

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for E14 5LH

Employment

E14 5LH 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 5LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ	4out of 4	2,433 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ	4out of 4	2,543 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL	4out of 4	2,659 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH	4out of 4	2,710 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA	4out of 4	2,731 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	690 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY	3out of 4	871 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU	4out of 4	902 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN	4out of 4	995 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolmore Primary School Woolmore Street , Poplar E14 0EW	3out of 4	1,026 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL	3out of 4	1,226 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ	3out of 4	1,396 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT	1out of 4	1,838 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW	3out of 4	2,130 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW	3out of 4	2,401 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF	- not rated	534 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA	- not rated	2,540 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG	- not rated	4,235 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ	- not rated	4,415 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE	- not rated	5,068 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	1,797 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE	- not rated	3,882 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ	4out of 4	4,453 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN	3out of 4	4,935 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX	2out of 4	5,071 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	593 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB	- not rated	619 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS	- not rated	765 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	765 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	765 yd	Service children's education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Notes Music & Coffee Ltd	Unit 6 Canada Walk, 20 Canada Square	3 yd
Scarpetta	Unit 10, 20 Canada Square	4 yd
London Grace	Unit 3, 34 North Colonnade	95 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 12, Concourse Level, DS3, Cross Rail Link	95 yd
Natural Fitness Food @ Third Space	16-19 Canada Square	95 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Off Piste	Canada Park Square	148 yd
Nicolas	Unit RP480, 1 Canada Square	251 yd
Platform Hub One Ltd	Unit Cr40 Level Minus One, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place	312 yd
Ethika	Unit 8, 6 George Street (Building E1/2)	314 yd
Temple of Art and Music	Mmy Wood Wharf	319 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sushi Daily	Mall Level 1 @ Waitrose, 16-19 Canada Square	95 yd
Chop'd	3-4 North Colonnade, 1 Canada Square	95 yd
Pamban	Mall Level -1, Canada Place, 38 Canada Square	95 yd
Buns From Home	Kiosk 3D, Canada Place Mall, 38 Canada Square	95 yd
Mr Pretzels	Canada Place, Kiosk E, 38 Canada Square	95 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Food and Home	16-19 Canada Square	95 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street	180 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place	278 yd
Tesco	South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall	380 yd
Tesco	15 Cabot Square	416 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	92 yd
Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall	health and fitness suite	412 yd
Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	567 yd
The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	584 yd
New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	597 yd
Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	683 yd
Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove		806 yd
Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts	828 yd
Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE	tennis courts	830 yd
Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	836 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of E14 5LH