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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.5%51.9%5.4% 51.0% 0.9%
Male53.5%48.1%-5.4% 49.0% -0.9%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single69.3%68%-1.3% 37.9% 30.1%
Married: Opposite sex15.3%19%3.7% 44.2% -25.2%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1%1.0% 0.1% 0.9%
Separated3%2.5%-0.5% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced9.9%7.5%-2.4% 9.1% -1.6%
Widowed2.5%2%-0.5% 6.1% -4.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.8%53.5%-2.3% 48.4% 5.1%
Good health33.2%33.5%0.3% 33.6% -0.1%
Fair health7.4%9.3%1.9% 12.7% -3.4%
Bad health3.2%2.8%-0.4% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health0.5%0.9%0.4% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.4%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 Levels5.4%6%0.6% 13.4% -7.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.9%9%-1.9% 16.9% -7.9%
Degree or Similar62.9%69.5%6.6% 33.8% 35.7%
Other4%0%-4.0% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%5.7%5.7% 1.1% 4.6%
Chinese4.1%1.4%-2.7% 0.7% 0.7%
Indian1.4%3.8%2.4% 3.1% 0.7%
Pakistani0.5%0%-0.5% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian2.3%1.4%-0.9% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African0.5%0%-0.5% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean1.8%1.9%0.1% 1.0% 0.9%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%1.9%1.4% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and African0.5%0.9%0.4% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%1.4%0.5% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other1.8%1.9%0.1% 0.8% 1.1%
White84.3%75.9%-8.4% 81.4% -5.5%
Roma0%1.4%1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Arab1.4%1.4%0.0% 0.6% 0.8%
Other0%0.9%0.9% 1.6% -0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.9%62.2%-9.7% 83.2% -21.0%
European Union10.6%21.7%11.1% 6.1% 15.6%
Rest of Europe1.8%2.8%1.0% 0.8% 2.0%
Africa1.8%0%-1.8% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia5.1%8.3%3.2% 5.6% 2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.1%5.1%0.0% 1.3% 3.8%
Oceania3.7%0%-3.7% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK67.7%63.1%-4.6% 83.2% -20.1%
10+ Years6.9%12.6%5.7% 9.8% 2.8%
5-10 Years6.9%7.5%0.6% 2.9% 4.6%
2-5 Years4.1%9.3%5.2% 2.2% 7.1%
Less than 2 years14.3%7.5%-6.8% 1.9% 5.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.5% 76.7% -12.2%
Ireland4.3% 0.6% 3.7%
France2.8% 0.3% 2.5%
Germany0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Italy7.1% 0.6% 6.5%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries5.2% 1.5% 3.7%
Turkey0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Other Europe1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Southern Asia1.4% 1.2% 0.2%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Central and South America0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held3.8% 13.5% -9.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.9% 37.2% 7.7%
Christian34.6% 46.2% -11.6%
Buddhist1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Hindu2.8% 1.7% 1.1%
Jewish1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Muslim5.1% 6.5% -1.4%
Sikh0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other religion1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Not answered7% 6.0% 1.0%

Safety

Is St Katharines Way Street dangerous?

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 .



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£96,600
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in E1W 1LF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Katharines Way are based on 425 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tower Hamlets.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Katharines Way, London, E1W 1LF

Estimated Average Property Prices for E1W 1LF

Average Price
£431,937
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£431,937
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Katharines Way

Average Price
£1,003,947
Semi-Detached
£2,219,169
Terraced
£4,626,756
Detached
£10,774,336
Flats/Maisonettes
£897,203
Other
£1,047,421

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Katharines WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 113 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£402,0002024-02-28 £402,840
Flat 112 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£435,0002023-05-23 £418,001
Flat 104 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£455,0002021-06-30 £412,035
Flat 132 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£480,0002021-05-25 £437,151
Flat 129 Matilda House St Katharines Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£421,0002020-09-25 £399,742
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for E1W 1LF

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee113
Retired20
Self-Employed15
Part-Time Employee14
Unemployed11
Student (economically inactive)8
Other6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Looking after home or family4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities29
Financial and insurance activities28
Education22
Information and communication12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Other11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Construction9
Human health and social work activities7
Administrative and support service activities7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Real estate activities4
Transport and storage3
Manufacturing2

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar2 Marble Quay177 yd
Smiths WappingCinnabar Wharf West, 22 Wapping High Street229 yd
Pumblechook's27 Thomas More Square288 yd
The VaultsIvory House, East Smithfield306 yd
The MelusineUnit K, Ivory House, East Smithfield322 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dickens InnSt Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way216 yd
Moretown Belle5 Thomas More Square288 yd
Champagne Route30 Gauging Square383 yd
All bar oneAll Bar One, 34393 yd
Town of Ramsgate62 Wapping High Street559 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Urban BaristasDevon House, 58 St Katharines Way216 yd
Kilikya's Cafe Bar RestaurantUnit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield325 yd
Sushi Daily41 Thomas More Street356 yd
Coffee Bike2 St Katharines Way542 yd
Domino's Pizza50 The Highway625 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose Ltd41 Thomas More Street356 yd
Sainsbury'sUnit 1 Vaughan Way420 yd
Tesco1 St Katharines Way440 yd
Sainsbury's localUnit 7.1627 yd
Shanraj Limited77-101 The Highway710 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square)
THOMAS MORE SQUARE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool303 yd
John Orwell Sports Centre
TENCH STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite545 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 pool655 yd
The Downside Fisher Youth Club
COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool801 yd
Urbanfitness London (Aldgate)
HOOPER STREET
health and fitness suite810 yd
The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club
PRESCOT STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool815 yd
Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed)
MANSELL STREET
health and fitness suite818 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed150 Mbit/s
Average download speed210.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed150 Mbit/s
Average upload speed199.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.