Trafalgar Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 5SP 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 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trafalgar Way, London, E14 5SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 9RL, E14 5SH, E14 9EL, E14 9EX, E14 5GE, E14 5GD, E14 9QZ, E14 9NW, E14 5SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 5SP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 47% | 49.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53% | 50.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 62.9% | 57.9% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 32.1% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 56.1% | 55.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5SP this area, 7.9% 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 66.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 73% | 66.5% | -6.5% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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 | 1.8% | 14.8% | 13.0% | 1.1% | 13.7% |
| Chinese | 17.7% | 11% | -6.7% | 0.7% | 10.3% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 58.1% | 40.3% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, just 45.4% 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 | 44.6% | 45.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| European Union | 13% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.3% | 28.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 22.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.6% 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 | 41.1% | 45.3% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 22.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.7% | 12.8% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 9.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 10% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 19.4% | 46.2% | -26.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 22.6% | 6.5% | 16.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafalgar Way was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Trafalgar Way has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 315th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Trafalgar Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £70,906,811 | 2023-09-22 | £69,886,569 |
| 2 Trafalgar Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £110,255,123 | 2023-09-22 | £108,668,718 |
| 2 Trafalgar Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,600,000 | 2014-09-30 | £17,873,835 |
| Full-Time Employee | 273 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 139 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 53 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| 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 | 2,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 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 | 2,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,083 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 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy Dee Street , Poplar E14 0PT | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 851 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 | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,355 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 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,332 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 | 1,036 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 | 1,036 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 | 1,036 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 | 1,036 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 | 1,036 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eburger | 258 Poplar High Street | 181 yd | |
| Dock Coffee | Unit 9, Elligood Court, 21 Goddard Way | 218 yd | |
| Docklands Lounge | 244 Poplar High Street | 226 yd | |
| Poplar Cafe | 251-253 Poplar High Street | 233 yd | |
| Cravings Dessert | 245 Poplar High Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope & Anchor | 14 Newby Place | 335 yd | |
| The Greenwich Pensioner | The Greenwich Pensioner, 28 Bazely Street | 342 yd | |
| Off Piste | Canada Park Square | 534 yd | |
| The Gun | 27 Cold Harbour | 579 yd | |
| Temple of Art and Music | Mmy Wood Wharf | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spin and Shake Limited | Unit C19, Poplar Business Park, Prestons Road | 115 yd | |
| Dishpatch | Unit B14, Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road | 164 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company (UK) Ltd | 2 Churchill Place | 511 yd | |
| The Ottoman Doner | 235 East India Dock Road | 548 yd | |
| Top Hat Pizza | 237 East India Dock Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1 Poplar Business Park, Poplar High Street | 149 yd | |
| Waitrose Food and Home | 16-19 Canada Square | 606 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 621 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 693 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East River Spa NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF FAIRMONT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 973 yd | |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 yd |
| Samuda Community Centre Stewart Street | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.