Westferry Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8JW is located in the Canary Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westferry Road, London, E14 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8JN, E14 8JW, E14 8NE, E14 8NF, E14 8LA, E14 8JT, E14 8NG, E14 9AF, E14 9AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8JW is primarily male, with 55.8% 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 | 40% | 44.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 60% | 55.8% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 8JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 61.6% | 52.4% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 35.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 62.6% | 62.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 30.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 8JW this area, 2.8% 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 83.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -11.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.3% | 83.8% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| Other | 8.2% | 0.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 11.9% | 5.6% | -6.3% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 62.6% | 58.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 34.1% 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 | 43.7% | 34.1% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -49.1% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 26.2% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.1% | 24.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 9.3% | 0.7% | -8.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.3% 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 | 42.6% | 34.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -49.1% |
| 10+ Years | 14.4% | 21.3% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.4% | 16.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 18.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 16.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.3% | 76.7% | -32.4% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.7% | 6.0% | 9.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westferry Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 1505 Cascades Tower, 4 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-07-18 | £388,518 |
| Flat 1503 Cascades Tower, 4 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-04-28 | £501,690 |
| Flat 1502 Cascades Tower, 4 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-09-30 | £512,306 |
| Flat 1804 Cascades Tower, 4 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-06-18 | £561,454 |
| Flat 1705 Cascades Tower, 4 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-05-12 | £555,546 |
E14 8JW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 174 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 105 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 903 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 2,020 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 | 1,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,861 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,007 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 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 659 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 | 879 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| CSPC International School, Hui Yang C/O Fieldwork Education Ltd , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Panaga School C/O Fieldwork Education Limited , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Tradepoint | 27-29 Westferry Road | 153 yd | |
| Lime Bar and Restaurant | Unit 2, Regatta Point, 1 Manilla Street | 174 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates @ Societe Generale | 1 Bank Street | 219 yd | |
| Aniseed Restaurant | Rogue Trader, 25 Westferry Road | 222 yd | |
| Neama | 19 Cuba Street | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 386 yd | |
| The Henry Addington | Henry Addington, 22-28 Mackenzie Walk | 449 yd | |
| Humble Grape | 18-20 Mackenzie Walk | 449 yd | |
| The Clays | Unit B1, 1 Cabot Square | 500 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | Unit 5 Canary Wharf Station | 240 yd | |
| Chopd Westferry Circus | 3 Westferry Circus | 360 yd | |
| Docklands Fried Chicken | 46 Westferry Road | 420 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 52 Westferry Road | 420 yd | |
| China Town Pizza Town Dessert Town Burger and wraps | 7 The Quarterdeck | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 149 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 522 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 603 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 640 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 537 yd | |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 732 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 733 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 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 | 290.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 275 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.