Cuba Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8NF is located in the Canary Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cuba Street, London, E14 8NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8NF, E14 8NG, E14 8LA, E14 8JL, E14 8JN, E14 8JW, E14 8LR, E14 9AF, E14 9AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8NF is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 47.7% | 43.1% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 56.9% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E14 8NF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 32.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 59.4% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.4%) 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 | 53.2% | 54.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 38.6% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around E14 8NF this area, 6.8% 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 77.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -13.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.3% | 77.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 43.6% |
| Other | 16.5% | 8.2% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.1% 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% | 6% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 35.3% | 29.9% | -5.4% | 0.7% | 29.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 9% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 51.4% | 43.1% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -38.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 32.9% 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 | 35.3% | 32.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -50.3% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 36.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24% 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 | 33% | 32.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -50.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 24% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.9% | 9.6% | -8.3% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 22.9% | 18.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 16.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 15% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.3% | 76.7% | -33.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 27.5% | 0.3% | 27.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cuba Street was 292.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 207.4% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cuba Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 139th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 57 Anchorage Point, 42 Cuba Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £677,500 | 2024-06-21 | £669,817 |
| Flat 82 Anchorage Point, 42 Cuba Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2023-03-24 | £1,225,282 |
| Flat 74 Anchorage Point, 42 Cuba Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £568,500 | 2022-09-23 | £505,744 |
| Flat 77 Anchorage Point, 42 Cuba Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-07-22 | £668,534 |
| Flat 59 Anchorage Point, 42 Cuba Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2020-02-07 | £692,453 |
E14 8NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 82 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 69 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,377 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 | 2,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,637 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 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 1,003 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 | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 2,055 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 | 1,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,919 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,042 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 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,251 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,793 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,012 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 | 630 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 | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,280 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 | 1,280 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 | 1,280 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 | 114 yd | |
| Lime Bar and Restaurant | Unit 2, Regatta Point, 1 Manilla Street | 133 yd | |
| Aniseed Restaurant | Rogue Trader, 25 Westferry Road | 173 yd | |
| Neama | 19 Cuba Street | 255 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates @ Societe Generale | 1 Bank Street | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 365 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 482 yd | |
| The Henry Addington | Henry Addington, 22-28 Mackenzie Walk | 491 yd | |
| Humble Grape | 18-20 Mackenzie Walk | 491 yd | |
| The Clays | Unit B1, 1 Cabot Square | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | Unit 5 Canary Wharf Station | 281 yd | |
| Docklands Fried Chicken | 46 Westferry Road | 360 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 52 Westferry Road | 360 yd | |
| China Town Pizza Town Dessert Town Burger and wraps | 7 The Quarterdeck | 408 yd | |
| Chopd Westferry Circus | 3 Westferry Circus | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 150 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 568 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 280 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 488 yd | |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 696 yd |
| Redriff Primary Academy SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 723 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 800 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 91.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.