Three Colt Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8HH is located in the Limehouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Three Colt Street, London, E14 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7FJ, E14 8HG, E14 7HF, E14 7HB, E14 8HE, E14 8HF, E14 8HZ, E14 8HD, E14 7HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8HH is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 44.2% | 42.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 55.8% | 57.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 8HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 50.1% | 59.8% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 28.2% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 39.5% | 42.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 27% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 12.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 17% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 29% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.3% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25% 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 | 47.3% | 49.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 48.0% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 29.2% | 25% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -56.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 49.8% | 53.3% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.6% | 28.2% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 22.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.7% | 53.4% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 32.5% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 22.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 3.8% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 3.3% | -24.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 51.2% | 6.5% | 44.7% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Three Colt Street was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% lower than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Three Colt Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 156th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 15 31 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-09-11 | £554,478 |
| Flat 17 31 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-02-27 | £528,844 |
| Flat 1 31 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-10-28 | £385,024 |
| Flat 9 31 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-10-01 | £333,688 |
| 31 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-03-17 | £57,349 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 8HH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,053 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 | 102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School Limehouse Causeway , E14 8AQ | - not rated | 102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Copenhagen Place , Poplar E14 7DA | - not rated | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 462 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 | 710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community 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 | 1,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 978 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,169 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,414 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 2-8 West India Dock Road | 119 yd | |
| The Burger Hub | 811 Commercial Road | 153 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond | 819-821 Commercial Road | 164 yd | |
| New Beijing Chinese Restaurant | 6-8 East India Dock Road | 240 yd | |
| Canary Wall Climbing Centre Restaurant | 21-23 Trinidad Street | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 2 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 149 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 405 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 619 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basiliano Pizzeria | 795 Commercial Road | 149 yd | |
| Cotton Candy | 328 Burdett Road | 185 yd | |
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 201 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 318 Burdett Road | 201 yd | |
| Mum's Spice, Lime Grill | 332 Burdett Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 201 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 424 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 667 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 951 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 246 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 267 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 599 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 711 yd | |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 787 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 115 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.