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Stockholm Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 1YQ 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 Stockholm Way, London, E1W 1YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: E1W 1LT, E1W 1YJ, E1W 1YD, E1W 2JS, E1W 1UA, E1W 1UB, E1W 2JA, E1W 1YW, E1W 2JL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1W 1YQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female41.9%48.6%6.7% 51.0% -2.4%
Male58.1%51.4%-6.7% 49.0% 2.4%

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 1YQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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)
Single64.1%70.7%6.6% 37.9% 32.8%
Married: Opposite sex27.7%21.2%-6.5% 44.2% -23.0%
Married: Same sex1%1%0.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Separated2.4%1%-1.4% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced4.4%5.6%1.2% 9.1% -3.5%
Widowed0.5%0.5%0.0% 6.1% -5.6%

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 (92%) 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 health64.3%57.3%-7.0% 48.4% 8.9%
Good health30%34.7%4.7% 33.6% 1.1%
Fair health4%6.1%2.1% 12.7% -6.6%
Bad health0.9%1.9%1.0% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

In the area around E1W 1YQ this area, 5.5% 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 80%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications4.9%5.5%0.6% 18.2% -12.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.4%0%-2.4% 9.6% -9.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels2.4%2%-0.4% 13.4% -11.4%
Apprenticeship0%0.5%0.5% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels4.4%9%4.6% 16.9% -7.9%
Degree or Similar79.6%80%0.4% 33.8% 46.2%
Other6.3%3%-3.3% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi4.4%1.9%-2.5% 1.1% 0.8%
Chinese5.3%5.1%-0.2% 0.7% 4.4%
Indian4.8%6.5%1.7% 3.1% 3.4%
Other Asian4%3.7%-0.3% 1.6% 2.1%
Black African0.9%2.3%1.4% 2.5% -0.2%
Black Caribbean0.4%0.5%0.1% 1.0% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%3.7%2.8% 0.8% 2.9%
Mixed White and African0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.9%1.9%1.0% 0.8% 1.1%
White74.4%66%-8.4% 81.4% -15.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%1.4%1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Arab1.3%1.4%0.1% 0.6% 0.8%
Other1.3%3.7%2.4% 1.6% 2.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom55.9%43.9%-12.0% 83.2% -39.3%
European Union15.9%23.6%7.7% 6.1% 17.5%
Rest of Europe5.7%3.8%-1.9% 0.8% 3.0%
Africa3.1%4.7%1.6% 2.7% 2.0%
Middle East and Asia13.7%15.1%1.4% 5.6% 9.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.8%4.2%2.4% 1.3% 2.9%
Oceania4%4.7%0.7% 0.3% 4.4%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK54.2%43.7%-10.5% 83.2% -39.5%
10+ Years11.5%22.1%10.6% 9.8% 12.3%
5-10 Years9.3%14.6%5.3% 2.9% 11.7%
2-5 Years12.8%9.9%-2.9% 2.2% 7.7%
Less than 2 years12.3%9.9%-2.4% 1.9% 8.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.5% 76.7% -17.2%
Ireland2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
France4.3% 0.3% 4.0%
Germany1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Italy2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain1.4% 0.4% 1.0%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other EU countries6.2% 1.5% 4.7%
Turkey1% 0.1% 0.9%
Other Europe1% 0.2% 0.8%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Southern Asia3.3% 1.2% 2.1%
South-East Asia2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
North America and the Caribbean1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Central and South America1% 0.2% 0.8%
Oceania1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
No passport held2.4% 13.5% -11.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion47.2% 37.2% 10.0%
Christian31.5% 46.2% -14.7%
Buddhist2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Hindu4.6% 1.7% 2.9%
Jewish0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Muslim2.3% 6.5% -4.2%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered10.2% 6.0% 4.2%

Safety

Is Stockholm Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stockholm Way was 616.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.0% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Stockholm Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 39th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.2%.



🔎 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 1YQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Stockholm Way are based on 42 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 Stockholm Way, London, E1W 1YQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for E1W 1YQ

Average Price
£644,265
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£644,265
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stockholm Way

Average Price
£567,190
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£567,190
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stockholm WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Stockholm Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£535,0002021-10-22 £441,803
8 Stockholm Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£567,5002021-03-19 £471,304
12 Stockholm Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£620,0002017-08-22 £569,958
2 Stockholm Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£489,5002014-10-14 £500,340
9 Stockholm Way, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£631,1002014-03-31 £704,166
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for E1W 1YQ

Employment

E1W 1YQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee144
Self-Employed12
Retired9
Part-Time Employee9
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Student (economically inactive)4
Looking after home or family3
Unemployed3
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities70
Professional, scientific and technical activities51
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Information and communication9
Human health and social work activities7
Education6
Other4
Accommodation and food service activities3
Manufacturing3
Transport and storage3
Construction3
Real estate activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW
4out of 4 1,632 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Old Church Nursery School
Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ
- not rated 2,051 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alice Model Nursery School
14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ
4out of 4 2,340 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 2,696 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Harry Roberts Nursery School
Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ
- not rated 2,782 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
2out of 4 204 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hermitage Primary School
Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT
- not rated 204 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Shapla Primary School
Wellclose Square , E1 8HY
- not rated 432 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY
3out of 4 432 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School
Dundee Street , E1W 2PH
- not rated 618 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mulberry Academy London Dock
6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD
- not rated 299 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN
- not rated 753 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN
- not rated 753 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN
- not rated 840 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
London Enterprise Academy
81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD
- not rated 1,046 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southwark College
Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE
- not rated 1,301 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 2,373 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hackney Community College
Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ
- not rated 3,066 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morley College London
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 3,403 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 3,617 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No 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 2,232 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
3out of 4 3,526 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
- not rated 3,526 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 5,352 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bobby Moore Academy
1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE
3out of 4 5,395 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
OMG Education
85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG
- not rated 628 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Green Gables Montessori Primary School
4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG
- not rated 726 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Highway Christian School
Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA
- not rated 888 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Jamiatul Ummah School
56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND
- not rated 982 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Buttercup Primary School
181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX
- not rated 1,008 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed 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
Pumblechook's27 Thomas More Square134 yd
Pret A MangerUnit 1, Thomas More Square, Thomas More Street202 yd
Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar2 Marble Quay233 yd
Smiths WappingCinnabar Wharf West, 22 Wapping High Street300 yd
The VaultsIvory House, East Smithfield317 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Moretown Belle5 Thomas More Square134 yd
Champagne Route30 Gauging Square191 yd
Dickens InnSt Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way322 yd
Sir Sydney Smith22 Dock Street474 yd
Studio Spaces LtdUnit 2, 110 Pennington Street518 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sushi Daily41 Thomas More Street183 yd
Urban BaristasDevon House, 58 St Katharines Way322 yd
Kilikya's Cafe Bar RestaurantUnit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield352 yd
Domino's Pizza50 The Highway428 yd
Coffee Bike2 St Katharines Way541 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose Ltd41 Thomas More Street183 yd
Sainsbury'sUnit 1 Vaughan Way233 yd
Tesco1 St Katharines Way507 yd
Shanraj Limited77-101 The Highway518 yd
Tesco90 Mansell Street, London741 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square)
THOMAS MORE SQUARE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool119 yd
Ensign
WELLCLOSE SQUARE
393 yd
John Orwell Sports Centre
TENCH STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite476 yd
Urbanfitness London (Aldgate)
HOOPER STREET
health and fitness suite666 yd
The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club
PRESCOT STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool713 yd
Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed)
MANSELL STREET
health and fitness suite734 yd
St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed)
John Felton Road
758 yd
St Michael'S Catholic College
LLEWELLYN STREET
758 yd
St George'S Leisure Centre
THE HIGHWAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool789 yd
Circle Spa Health Club
THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool852 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 speed345.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed150 Mbit/s
Average upload speed330.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

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