St Katharines Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 1LF 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 St Katharines Way, London, E1W 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 1LG, E1W 1LQ, E1W 1UR, E1W 1UJ, E1W 1BE, E1W 1UE, E1W 1LU, E1W 1ND, E1W 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1W 1LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.9% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.1% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 1LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 69.3% | 68% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 19% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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%) 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 | 55.8% | 53.5% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 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.
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 69.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 4.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.9% | 69.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84.3% | 75.9% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 71.9% | 62.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 21.7% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 63.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 7.5% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Katharines Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St Katharine's & Wapping average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 113 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2024-02-28 | £402,840 |
| Flat 112 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-05-23 | £418,001 |
| Flat 104 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-06-30 | £412,035 |
| Flat 132 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-05-25 | £437,151 |
| Flat 129 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2020-09-25 | £399,742 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 856 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 | 681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,318 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 | 2,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,144 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 |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,917 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 | 1,983 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 | 3,786 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 | 967 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 1,321 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar | 2 Marble Quay | 177 yd | |
| Smiths Wapping | Cinnabar Wharf West, 22 Wapping High Street | 229 yd | |
| Pumblechook's | 27 Thomas More Square | 288 yd | |
| The Vaults | Ivory House, East Smithfield | 306 yd | |
| The Melusine | Unit K, Ivory House, East Smithfield | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens Inn | St Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way | 216 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 288 yd | |
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 383 yd | |
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 393 yd | |
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 216 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 325 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 356 yd | |
| Coffee Bike | 2 St Katharines Way | 542 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 356 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 440 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 627 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 303 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 583 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 602 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 602 yd | |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 818 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 | 210.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 199.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.