St Katharines Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 1UF 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 1UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 1UE, E1W 1BE, E1W 1LP, E1W 1NB, E1W 1LZ, E1W 1LA, E1W 1LF, E1W 1LG, E1W 1LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 1UF is primarily male, with 54.3% 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% | 45.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 56.1% | 54.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 1UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 40.9% | 50.5% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 32.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 61.3% | 65.9% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 17.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 27.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1UF this area, 4% 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 81.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 6.9% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 71% | 81.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 47.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 83% | 82.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 61.8% | 56.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 20.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 56.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 17.6% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 5.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Katharines Way was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Katharines Way has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 205th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.7%.

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 9 Presidents Quay House, 72 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-03-14 | £443,803 |
| Flat 6 Presidents Quay House, 72 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-11-18 | £563,848 |
| Flat 7 Presidents Quay House, 72 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-11-08 | £389,651 |
| Flat 14 Presidents Quay House, 72 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2022-03-21 | £995,708 |
| Flat 10 Presidents Quay House, 72 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-04 | £384,868 |
E1W 1UF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 1UF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 47 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,158 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 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 625 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 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 842 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 | 754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,405 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 | 2,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,208 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 | 3,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,755 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 | 1,864 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 | 3,933 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 | 890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beormund Primary School Crosby Row , Long Lane SE1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 136 yd | |
| Benugo | Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 216 yd | |
| The Melusine | Unit K, Ivory House, East Smithfield | 225 yd | |
| Traders Wine Bar | Unit D1 & D2 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 227 yd | |
| Emilias Crafted Pasta | UnitC3, Ivory House, East Smithfield | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens Inn | St Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way | 86 yd | |
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 299 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 354 yd | |
| Anchor tap | 20a | 473 yd | |
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 86 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 233 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 426 yd | |
| Coffee Bike | 2 St Katharines Way | 439 yd | |
| Great British Fish and Chips | Unit 2, Western Pavillion, Tower Hill | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 299 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 426 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 499 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 505 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 652 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 652 yd | |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 660 yd | |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 762 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.