Westferry Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8LN is located in the Canary Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westferry Road, London, E14 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8JS, E14 8JF, E14 8JE, E14 8JY, E14 8LW, E14 8JR, E14 8LE, E14 8SR, E14 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 8LN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 39% | 47.2% | 8.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 61% | 52.8% | -8.2% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 8LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 63.6% | 44.7% | -18.9% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 47.5% | 19.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 63.6% | 56.6% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 2.2% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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 8LN this area, 8.6% 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 78.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 6.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.4% | 78.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 44.4% |
| Other | 11.6% | 1.8% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.2% 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 | 0.4% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 8.5% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 17.1% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 14.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 67.5% | 52.2% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -29.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 31.3% 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% | 31.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -51.9% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 25.3% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 19.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 28.9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 23.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.3% 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 | 42.1% | 31.3% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -51.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 21.3% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 18.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 15.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 19.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 9.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 13.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westferry Road was 294.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.6% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Westferry Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 138th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

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 31 Ocean Wharf, 60 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2025-04-17 | £950,000 |
| Flat 7 Ocean Wharf, 60 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-03-31 | £568,222 |
| Flat 39 Ocean Wharf, 60 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £566,500 | 2024-12-16 | £527,963 |
| Flat 24 Ocean Wharf, 60 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-11-22 | £526,510 |
| Flat 9 Ocean Wharf, 60 Westferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £473,000 | 2024-02-29 | £473,989 |
E14 8LN 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 | 147 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 71 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,767 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 | 2,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 1,015 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 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Community 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 | 1,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 5,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,294 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 | 2,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,718 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 | 567 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 | 797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,226 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 | 1,226 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 | 1,226 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 Docklands | 32 Westferry Road | 144 yd | |
| Original Perfect | 9 The Quarterdeck | 187 yd | |
| The Olive Branch Cafe | Suite Gb, 14 Tiller Road | 303 yd | |
| Aniseed Restaurant | Rogue Trader, 25 Westferry Road | 362 yd | |
| TDO Cafe Bistro | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 127 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 497 yd | |
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 610 yd | |
| Pepper Saint Ontiod | 21 Pepper Street | 742 yd | |
| The Henry Addington | Henry Addington, 22-28 Mackenzie Walk | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docklands Fried Chicken | 46 Westferry Road | 144 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 52 Westferry Road | 144 yd | |
| China Town Pizza Town Dessert Town Burger and wraps | 7 The Quarterdeck | 187 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 6 The Quarterdeck | 196 yd | |
| MLD Dining Room | 62 Mellish Street | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 416 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 524 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Millharbour | 680 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 872 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 310 yd | |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 619 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 857 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 904 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 931 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 935 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 233.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.