St Katharines Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 1UR 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 1UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 1UJ, E1W 1LF, E1W 1LG, E1W 1LQ, E1W 1BH, E1W 1BE, E1W 1LH, E1W 1UE, E1W 1LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 1UR 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 1UR, 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 1UR 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 43 Tower Bridge Wharf, 86 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-08-02 | £662,598 |
| Flat 56 Tower Bridge Wharf, 86 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-06-28 | £1,192,602 |
| Flat 52 Tower Bridge Wharf, 86 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-01-19 | £722,989 |
| Flat 30 Tower Bridge Wharf, 86 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2023-12-22 | £1,646,819 |
| Flat 64 Tower Bridge Wharf, 86 St Katharines Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-12-09 | £620,575 |
E1W 1UR 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 1UR 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 | 1,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,052 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 | 344 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 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Community 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 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,352 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 | 2,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,352 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 | 3,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,942 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 | 1,962 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 | 3,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 1,360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Wapping | Cinnabar Wharf West, 22 Wapping High Street | 193 yd | |
| Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar | 2 Marble Quay | 223 yd | |
| Pumblechook's | 27 Thomas More Square | 333 yd | |
| Browns bar & brasserie butlers wharf | Browns Restaurant And Bar But | 347 yd | |
| The Vaults | Ivory House, East Smithfield | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens Inn | St Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way | 250 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 333 yd | |
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 372 yd | |
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 422 yd | |
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 250 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 370 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 400 yd | |
| Coffee Bike | 2 St Katharines Way | 587 yd | |
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 400 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 476 yd | |
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 613 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 553 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 553 yd | |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 623 yd | |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.