Three Colt Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8AZ 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 8AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8AX, E14 8AT, E14 8AY, E14 8AP, E14 8RJ, E14 8RL, E14 8BD, E14 8AU, E14 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8AZ 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 8AZ, 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 8AZ 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 201.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Three Colt Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 239th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2018-11-30 | £2,103,678 |
| 110A Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £229,995 | 1997-10-24 | £1,067,225 |
| 108 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £229,995 | 1997-10-24 | £1,067,225 |
| 102 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £229,995 | 1997-10-24 | £1,067,225 |
| 106 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £229,995 | 1997-10-24 | £1,067,225 |
E14 8AZ 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 8AZ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,403 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 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School Limehouse Causeway , E14 8AQ | - not rated | 285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Copenhagen Place , Poplar E14 7DA | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,171 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 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,341 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,480 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,857 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 | 832 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,133 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 93 yd | |
| Pret A Manger, Westferry | 7 Westferry Circus | 248 yd | |
| Zizzi | 33 Westferry Circus | 250 yd | |
| Royal China | 30 Westferry Circus | 250 yd | |
| Cafe Brera | 31 Westferry Circus | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 257 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 387 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 448 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 528 yd | |
| The Clays | Unit B1, 1 Cabot Square | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbub Catering Ltd | Unit 97, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 255 yd | |
| Salt Shed, FarmStand, PlantStand, Halo Burger, Patty Guy | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 255 yd | |
| Golden Tea | Unit 102, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 255 yd | |
| The 500 Calorie Project, Holy Cow! Plant Based, Behrouz Biryani | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 324 yd | |
| Bronson's Burgers | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 560 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 700 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 798 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 801 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 175 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 264 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 639 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 813 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 834 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 | 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% |
| 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.