Mellish Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8NS is located in the Canary Wharf 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 Mellish Street, London, E14 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8PY, E14 8QF, E14 8NP, E14 8QE, E14 8NN, E14 8PH, E14 8NT, E14 8NU, E14 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 8NS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 55.2% | 47.7% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 44.8% | 52.3% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 8NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 42.9% | 49.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 21.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 7.7% | -7.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 34.4% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 30.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 25% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around E14 8NS this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 29.6% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 40.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.7% 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 | 16.6% | 14.1% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 13.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 11.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 56.6% | 47.7% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -33.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 46.6% 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 | 57.9% | 46.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 22.1% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.1% 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 | 56.6% | 47.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 27.1% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 4.7% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 11.7% | 0.4% | 11.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 22% | 6.5% | 15.5% |
| Not answered | 18.1% | 6.0% | 12.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mellish Street was 724.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 329.5% higher than the Canary Wharf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mellish Street has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Canary Wharf and the 29th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 304.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Mellish Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2001-01-29 | £779,882 |
| 62 Mellish Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1996-08-12 | £1,173,967 |
E14 8NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 41 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,725 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 | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,027 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 | 135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redriff Primary School Salter Road , Rotherhithe SE16 5LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbinger Primary School Cahir Street , E14 3QP | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,475 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 | 1,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 5,306 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 | 2,565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,784 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 397 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 | 583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 986 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 | 986 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 | 986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive Branch Cafe | Suite Gb, 14 Tiller Road | 121 yd | |
| Original Perfect | 9 The Quarterdeck | 244 yd | |
| TDO Cafe Bistro | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 254 yd | |
| Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre | 235A Westferry Road, London | 287 yd | |
| Clifton Docklands | 32 Westferry Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 188 yd | |
| Pepper Saint Ontiod | 21 Pepper Street | 460 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 484 yd | |
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 853 yd | |
| The George | 114-114a Glengall Grove | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD Dining Room | 62 Mellish Street | 2 yd | |
| Lucky Tea | 62 Mellish Street | 2 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 6 The Quarterdeck | 130 yd | |
| China Town Pizza Town Dessert Town Burger and wraps | 7 The Quarterdeck | 244 yd | |
| Junior Adventures Group | Arnhem Wharf Primary School, 1 Arnhem Place | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Millharbour | 433 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 172 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 212 yd | |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 640 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 646 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 901 yd |
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 2.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.6% |
| 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.