Alpha Grove is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8PQ is located in the Canary Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alpha Grove, London, E14 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 9LP, E14 9LJ, E14 9LB, E14 8PG, E14 8PH, E14 9LH, E14 8QF, E14 9LL, E14 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 8PQ 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 | 48.1% | 47.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.3% | 0.4% | 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 8PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 58% | 55% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 33.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 57.5% | 48.2% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 14.4% | 9.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 7.4% | 20.5% | 13.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 8.8% | 5.0% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.5% | 33.9% | -34.6% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% 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 | 9.2% | 24% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 22.9% |
| Chinese | 13.8% | 2.1% | -11.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 16.9% | 4.2% | -12.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 41.3% | 51% | 9.7% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 49.7% 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 | 37.2% | 49.7% | 12.5% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 17.9% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.5% | 20.5% | -15.0% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.6% 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 | 36% | 49.7% | 13.7% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| 10+ Years | 21% | 22.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 8.2% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 9.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 26.2% | 6.5% | 19.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alpha Grove was 104.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% lower than the Canary Wharf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alpha Grove has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Canary Wharf and the 258th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Alpha Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £281,600 | 2006-06-19 | £622,913 |
| 93 Alpha Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-01-20 | £568,069 |
| 103 Alpha Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2005-11-21 | £674,304 |
| 123 Alpha Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2005-09-16 | £595,000 |
| 117 Alpha Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2005-05-13 | £677,798 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 205 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 105 |
| Information and communication | 58 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,761 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 | 119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbinger Primary School Cahir Street , E14 3QP | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cubitt Town Primary School Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3NE | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 704 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,904 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 259 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 | 386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 774 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 | 774 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 | 774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDO Cafe Bistro | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 133 yd | |
| Original Perfect | 9 The Quarterdeck | 231 yd | |
| The Olive Branch Cafe | Suite Gb, 14 Tiller Road | 243 yd | |
| Canting Restaurant | Ground Floor, Talisman Tower, 6 Lincoln Plaza | 260 yd | |
| Little Green | 8 Dockyard Lane | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 225 yd | |
| The Observatory | Bagshaw Tower | 387 yd | |
| Pepper Saint Ontiod | 21 Pepper Street | 407 yd | |
| The Henry Addington | Henry Addington, 22-28 Mackenzie Walk | 829 yd | |
| Humble Grape | 18-20 Mackenzie Walk | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLD Dining Room | 62 Mellish Street | 124 yd | |
| Lucky Tea | 62 Mellish Street | 124 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 6 The Quarterdeck | 153 yd | |
| China Town Pizza Town Dessert Town Burger and wraps | 7 The Quarterdeck | 231 yd | |
| Truedan | 40 Millharbour | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 133 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Millharbour | 333 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 567 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 130 yd | |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 191 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 556 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 603 yd |
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 919 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 965 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.