Selsdon Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 9GL is located in the Blackwall & Cubitt Town 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 Selsdon Way, London, E14 9GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 9LA, E14 9QD, E14 9GR, E14 9GY, E14 9GH, E14 9RE, E14 3BT, E14 9RD, E14 3NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 9GL is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 43.9% | 42.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 56.1% | 57.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.7% | 38.1% | -11.6% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 51% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 (86.9%) 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 | 66.1% | 60.1% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 26.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 2.9% | 8.3% | 5.4% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 9GL this area, 2% 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 81.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.5% | 81.1% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 47.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| Indian | 17.5% | 11.1% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 53.8% | 52% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 33.9% 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 | 45.6% | 33.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -49.3% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 23.4% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 28.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.9% 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 | 45% | 33.7% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -49.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 27.9% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 17% | 14.5% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 9.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selsdon Way was 440.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 363.7% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Selsdon Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 67th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Northern And Shell Tower Selsdon Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £21,000,000 | 2019-04-02 | £21,771,892 |
| 3 Selsdon Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,208,000 | 2017-12-19 | £4,051,679 |
| 5 Selsdon Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,204,000 | 2017-12-19 | £2,122,124 |
| Northern & Shell Tower, 4 Selsdon Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,494,619 | 2017-12-01 | £3,364,799 |
| 7 Selsdon Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,658,000 | 2017-06-01 | £6,589,290 |
E14 9GL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
E14 9GL 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 57 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubitt Town Junior School Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3NE | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cubitt Town Infants' School Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3NE | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 749 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 | 179 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,571 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,432 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 | 2,874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,954 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 535 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 | 535 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 | 535 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Kafilah Damascus Shell School C/O Fieldwork Education Limited , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 535 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf College | 3-5 Selsdon Way | 12 yd | |
| Grand Cholan | 3 Turnberry Quay | 122 yd | |
| Kylas Cafe | Unit 3, Clonmel Court, 14 Turnberry Quay | 127 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Unit 2, Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 131 yd | |
| Shoppers Restaurant | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Community Association Social Club | Glengall Grove | 244 yd | |
| The George | 114-114a Glengall Grove | 248 yd | |
| Pepper Saint Ontiod | 21 Pepper Street | 258 yd | |
| Tooke Arms | Tooke Arms Public House, 165 Westferry Road | 880 yd | |
| The Ship | 290 Westferry Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 151 East Ferry Road | 139 yd | |
| Take A Break & Borek | Unit 3, Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 165 yd | |
| St Georges of Mayfair | 7 Pepper Street | 201 yd | |
| Le Munch Bunch | 11 Pepper Street | 201 yd | |
| The Pizza Bros | 6b Pepper Street | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 131 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 136 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Millharbour | 421 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit CG, Harbour Exchange Square | 474 yd | |
| Tesco | 571 Manchester Road | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 61 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 255 yd |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 260 yd |
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 445 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| Samuda Community Centre Stewart Street | 613 yd | |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Millwall Park MANCHESTER GROVE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 770 yd | |
| George Green'S School & Sports Centre Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,004 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.8% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.