Sherwood Gardens is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 9GA is located in the Island Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Gardens, London, E14 9GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 9WG, E14 3RT, E14 3RX, E14 9YD, E14 3RR, E14 9WN, E14 9WH, E14 9WQ, E14 3RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 9GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 48.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% 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 | 55.9% | 59.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 33.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 49.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.5% | 16.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 40.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 11.4% | 4.6% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30% 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 | 29.5% | 36% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 34.9% |
| Chinese | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 36.1% | 30% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -51.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 54.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 54.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 22.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 54.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 23.3% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 8.2% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 8% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 43.4% | 6.5% | 36.9% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Gardens was 128.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% lower than the Canary Wharf average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Sherwood Gardens has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Canary Wharf and the 355th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 7 35 Sherwood Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-08-27 | £385,141 |
| Flat 4 35 Sherwood Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-10 | £255,870 |
| Flat 21 35 Sherwood Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,250 | 2023-12-18 | £299,751 |
| Flat 17 35 Sherwood Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2023-12-07 | £289,919 |
| Flat 2 35 Sherwood Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-11-06 | £377,246 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 9GA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 42 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,160 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 | 1,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbinger Primary School Cahir Street , E14 3QP | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College, East Ferry 197 East Ferry Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3BA | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 797 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,128 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 976 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 | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,256 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 | 1,256 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 | 1,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagye Restaurant | Ground Floor, Orion Point, 7 Crews Street | 239 yd | |
| 3Kobros | 240 Westferry Road | 260 yd | |
| U Donut! | 1 Forge Square | 402 yd | |
| Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre | 235A Westferry Road, London | 433 yd | |
| The Olive Branch Cafe | Suite Gb, 14 Tiller Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 290 Westferry Road | 522 yd | |
| Pepper Saint Ontiod | 21 Pepper Street | 692 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 834 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Public House, 1-1a Manchester Road | 933 yd | |
| St Johns Community Association Social Club | Glengall Grove | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Kitchens | Thames Circle | 90 yd | |
| Bite House | 365 Westferry Road | 247 yd | |
| Little Kebab House | Ground, 250 Westferry Road | 440 yd | |
| Junior Adventures Group | Arnhem Wharf Primary School, 1 Arnhem Place | 547 yd | |
| The Bhaji, Burger Island | 6 Chapel House Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 787 yd | |
| Tesco | Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 812 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Millharbour | 854 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1, Cassilis Road | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 714 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 885 yd | |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 900 yd |
| Millwall Park MANCHESTER GROVE | grass pitches | 940 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 | 253.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 224.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.