Three Colt Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8AX is located in the Limehouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Three Colt Street, London, E14 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8AY, E14 8AZ, E14 8RJ, E14 8RL, E14 8BD, E14 8AP, E14 8AT, E14 8BB, E14 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8AX is primarily male, with 58.1% 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 | 47% | 41.9% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -9.1% |
| Male | 53% | 58.1% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 9.1% |
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 8AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 51.2% | 44.9% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 38.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 65.5% | 65.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 28.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 8AX this area, 2.1% 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 82.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.7% | 82.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 48.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 6.9% | 0.8% | -6.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 78% | 73.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 46.1% 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 | 63.4% | 46.1% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.8% 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 | 60.3% | 46.1% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 17.8% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 16.7% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Three Colt Street was 239.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.3% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Three Colt Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 190th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 130 Dundee Wharf, 100 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-10-25 | £706,532 |
| Flat 129 Dundee Wharf, 100 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2023-11-08 | £704,855 |
| Flat 19 Dundee Wharf, 100 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-03-28 | £516,162 |
| Flat 7 Dundee Wharf, 100 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-12-22 | £631,790 |
| Flat 27 Dundee Wharf, 100 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-06-30 | £647,348 |
E14 8AX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
E14 8AX 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 | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 70 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 302 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School 2 Beatson Walk , Rotherhithe SE16 5ED | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,984 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 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,265 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 | 707 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios Cafe | Unit 3a, 139 Three Colt Street | 136 yd | |
| Zizzi | 33 Westferry Circus | 249 yd | |
| Royal China | 30 Westferry Circus | 249 yd | |
| Cafe Brera | 31 Westferry Circus | 249 yd | |
| Gaucho Canary | 29 Westferry Circus | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 223 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 423 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 495 yd | |
| The Clays | Unit B1, 1 Cabot Square | 561 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbub Catering Ltd | Unit 97, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 299 yd | |
| Salt Shed, FarmStand, PlantStand, Halo Burger, Patty Guy | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 299 yd | |
| Golden Tea | Unit 102, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 299 yd | |
| The 500 Calorie Project, Holy Cow! Plant Based, Behrouz Biryani | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 373 yd | |
| Bronson's Burgers | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 728 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 791 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 843 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 174 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 266 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 682 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 757 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 830 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 203.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.