Three Colt Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8HZ 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 8HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7JP, E14 7HP, E14 8HH, E14 8HU, E14 7JW, E14 8BS, E14 8HG, E14 7FJ, E14 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 8HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 8HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 46.7% | 50.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 34.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.7% | 48.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 15.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.9% | 22.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 34.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 5.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.4% 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 | 30.6% | 38.1% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 37.0% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 42.4% | 34.4% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -47.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 56% | 57.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 21.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 57.4% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 25.1% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 3.7% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 5% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 44.8% | 6.5% | 38.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Three Colt Street was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Three Colt Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 119th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 26 Oast Court, 10 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-01-18 | £380,794 |
| Flat 28 Oast Court, 10 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2021-09-10 | £316,371 |
| Flat 20 Oast Court, 10 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-22 | £239,976 |
| Flat 30 Oast Court, 10 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-06-24 | £377,479 |
| Flat 24 Oast Court, 10 Three Colt Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2016-03-31 | £238,314 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 8HZ 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,268 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 | 227 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,435 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 | 1,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,128 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,905 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 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,288 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,933 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 | 409 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 210 yd | |
| The Burger Hub | 811 Commercial Road | 244 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond | 819-821 Commercial Road | 258 yd | |
| Marios Cafe | Unit 3a, 139 Three Colt Street | 260 yd | |
| Canary Wall Climbing Centre Restaurant | 21-23 Trinidad Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 96 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 231 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 318 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 599 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basiliano Pizzeria | 795 Commercial Road | 231 yd | |
| Cotton Candy | 328 Burdett Road | 276 yd | |
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 292 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 318 Burdett Road | 292 yd | |
| Mum's Spice, Lime Grill | 332 Burdett Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 292 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 496 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 605 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 921 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 157 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 349 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 547 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 806 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.