Star Place is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 1AJ is located in the St Katharine's & Wapping electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Star Place, London, E1W 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 1AJ, E1W 1AG, E1W 1AQ, E1W 1AP, E1 8LX, E1W 1AZ, E1W 1AE, E1W 1AF, E1 8LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1W 1AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.7% | 47.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 52.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 E1W 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 30.3% | 47.1% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 37.1% | -16.1% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 57.5% | 56.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 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 E1W 1AJ this area, 6.6% 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 59.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.8% | 59.6% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.6% | 81.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 73.4% | 71.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 15.5% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 71.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 4.4% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Star Place was 1337.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 772.5% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Star Place has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 10th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 212.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% 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 22 Sanderling Lodge Star Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2023-02-02 | £2,392,715 |
| Flat 14 Sanderling Lodge Star Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2021-07-23 | £2,257,533 |
| Flat 32 Sanderling Lodge Star Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,310,000 | 2021-07-20 | £1,182,947 |
| Flat 22 Sanderling Lodge Star Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2020-02-21 | £1,897,132 |
| Flat 51 Sanderling Lodge Star Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,542,000 | 2013-09-30 | £3,654,840 |
E1W 1AJ 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 | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 980 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honest Burgers | 1 Commodity Quay | 78 yd | |
| The Vaults | Ivory House, East Smithfield | 104 yd | |
| Natural Kitchen | Unit 2, Commodity Quay | 115 yd | |
| St Katharine Docks Cafe | Unit C2, Ivory House, East Smithfield | 128 yd | |
| The Melusine | Unit K, Ivory House, East Smithfield | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 223 yd | |
| Dickens Inn | St Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way | 253 yd | |
| Artful Dodger | 47 Royal Mint Street | 262 yd | |
| Simmons | 61 Royal Mint Street | 262 yd | |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 128 yd | |
| Coffee Bike | 2 St Katharines Way | 223 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 253 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 254 yd | |
| Great British Fish and Chips | Unit 2, Western Pavillion, Tower Hill | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 316 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 454 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street | 454 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 281 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 435 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 225 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 298.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.