Wallwood Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 7BW is located in the Mile End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wallwood Street, London, E14 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7ER, E14 7DP, E14 7AJ, E14 7AG, E14 7EW, E14 7AH, E14 7AL, E3 4YL, E14 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 7BW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.5% | 48.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 7BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 49.6% | 43.1% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 43.5% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 43.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 38.5% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 10.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 7BW this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 29% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 33.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 8% | 2.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.7% 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 | 53.8% | 58.4% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 57.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 29.1% | 26.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -54.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 68.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 68.5% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 18.8% | -7.6% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 68.9% | 7.4% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 21.5% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 0.6% | -26.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 17.5% | 46.2% | -28.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.7% | 6.5% | 26.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wallwood Street was 400.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.6% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wallwood Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 78th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Wallwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-25 | £285,241 |
| 1 Wallwood Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-12-01 | £471,977 |
| 19 Wallwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-11-24 | £223,647 |
| St Paul'S Way Trust School West Wing Wallwood Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,121,094 | 2017-09-27 | £2,092,725 |
| 41 Wallwood Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2011-07-15 | £560,355 |
E14 7BW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 167 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,465 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,588 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 | 451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 56 St Pauls Way | 243 yd | |
| Bow Brew | 83 St Pauls Way | 295 yd | |
| E5 Poplar Bakehouse | Poplar Union, 2 Cotall Street | 431 yd | |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre | Mile End Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road | 441 yd | |
| Anchor Cafe | 123 Salmon Lane | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 510 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 653 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 671 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 855 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen | St Paul's Way Trust School, 125 St Pauls Way | 383 yd | |
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 486 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 318 Burdett Road | 486 yd | |
| Mum's Spice, Lime Grill | 332 Burdett Road | 486 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 324 Burdett Road | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 240 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 814 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Way Trust School ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAULS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 388 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 403 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre And Stadium MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK RHODESWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 532 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 710 yd | |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 759 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 842 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 867 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.