Boardwalk Place is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 5SF 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 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boardwalk Place, London, E14 5SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 5SE, E14 5GA, E14 5SQ, E14 5GE, E14 5GB, E14 5GD, E14 5SH, E14 5SG, E14 9QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 5SF is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 42.3% | 46% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 57.7% | 54% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 5SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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% | 54.3% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 38.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 67.3% | 66.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 18.1% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 27.4% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 5SF this area, 3.9% 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 83.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -13.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 75% | 83.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 49.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0.7% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 10.7% | 13% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 12.3% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 25.3% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 22.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 55.6% | 46.9% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, just 34.1% 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 | 31.6% | 34.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -49.1% |
| European Union | 19.4% | 15.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.1% | 35.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 29.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.9% 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 | 30.6% | 34.1% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -49.1% |
| 10+ Years | 17.9% | 18.9% | 1.0% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.9% | 19.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 16.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.4% | 12.2% | -8.2% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.7% | 76.7% | -27.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 15.8% | 1.2% | 14.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 15.9% | 46.2% | -30.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 16.5% | 1.7% | 14.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boardwalk Place was 113.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Boardwalk Place has the 28th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 299th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

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 344 80 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-06-24 | £561,454 |
| 201 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £677,500 | 2018-04-09 | £666,382 |
| Flat 344 80 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2016-06-17 | £714,149 |
| Flat 313 80 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2013-05-31 | £703,573 |
| Flat 341 80 Boardwalk Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2008-11-03 | £596,269 |
E14 5SF 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 | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 63 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,091 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 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 2,309 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 | 475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,171 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 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,682 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,154 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 | 829 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 | 829 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 | 829 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 | 829 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 | 829 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 | 238 yd | |
| ISS Barclays Executive Dining & Hospitality - Level 31, 30 & 2 | Barclays Bank, 1 Churchill Place | 280 yd | |
| BrewDog | Unit 17, 2 Churchill Place | 284 yd | |
| Rocket Restaurant | Unit 15, 2 Churchill Place | 284 yd | |
| BaxterStorey Ltd @ BGC | 5 Churchill Place | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Piste | Canada Park Square | 364 yd | |
| The Gun | 27 Cold Harbour | 434 yd | |
| Temple of Art and Music | Mmy Wood Wharf | 443 yd | |
| Ethika | Unit 8, 6 George Street (Building E1/2) | 444 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 14 Newby Place | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spin and Shake Limited | Unit C19, Poplar Business Park, Prestons Road | 311 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd | 2 Churchill Place | 319 yd | |
| Dishpatch | Unit B14, Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road | 339 yd | |
| Steff My Face | 77 Prestons Road | 397 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Mall Level 1 @ Waitrose, 16-19 Canada Square | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1 Poplar Business Park, Poplar High Street | 321 yd | |
| Waitrose Food and Home | 16-19 Canada Square | 436 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 513 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 663 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| East River Spa NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF FAIRMONT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Samuda Community Centre Stewart Street | 889 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 987 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.