Thomas More Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 1AS 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 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thomas More Street, London, E1W 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 1AU, E1W 1AR, E1W 1AB, E1W 1AD, E1W 1UA, E1W 1UB, E1W 1AE, E1W 1AF, E1W 1YW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1W 1AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.2% | 50.7% | 8.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 57.8% | 49.3% | -8.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 E1W 1AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 56.6% | 59.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 26.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 55.6% | 60.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 27.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 1AS this area, 9.6% 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 68.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.3% | 68.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 34.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.1% | 68.8% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 45.1% 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 | 51.7% | 45.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| European Union | 19.8% | 23.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 14.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.4% 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 | 50.5% | 45.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 19.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 11.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thomas More Street was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Thomas More Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 134th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.5%.
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 61 Sandpiper Court, 8 Thomas More Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,537,500 | 2025-07-14 | £1,510,045 |
| Flat 3 Sandpiper Court, 8 Thomas More Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-03-28 | £555,635 |
| Flat 32 Sandpiper Court, 8 Thomas More Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-07-11 | £850,879 |
| Flat 81 Sandpiper Court, 8 Thomas More Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2023-03-28 | £77,603 |
| Flat 23 Sandpiper Court, 8 Thomas More Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,147,781 |
E1W 1AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
E1W 1AS 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 | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 92 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 950 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 2,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,474 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,858 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 | 2,174 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 | 3,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,456 yd | Free schools | 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 | 743 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 1,074 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumblechook's | 27 Thomas More Square | 55 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1, Thomas More Square, Thomas More Street | 73 yd | |
| Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar | 2 Marble Quay | 186 yd | |
| The Vaults | Ivory House, East Smithfield | 198 yd | |
| St Katharine Docks Cafe | Unit C2, Ivory House, East Smithfield | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 55 yd | |
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 179 yd | |
| Dickens Inn | St Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way | 277 yd | |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 344 yd | |
| Artful Dodger | 47 Royal Mint Street | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 114 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 237 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 277 yd | |
| Coffee Bike | 2 St Katharines Way | 394 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 114 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 189 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 400 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 559 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 114 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 344 yd | |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 558 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 740 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 352.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.