Gauging Square is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 2AE 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 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gauging Square, London, E1W 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 2AH, E1W 2AG, E1W 2AF, E1W 2BQ, E1W 2BS, E1W 2JB, E1W 2BE, E1W 1YW, E1 8ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1W 2AE 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.4% | 48.6% | 10.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 61.6% | 51.4% | -10.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2AE, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.7% | 70.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 24.1% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (96.2%) 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 | 57.1% | 65.4% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -10.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2AE this area, 4.5% 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 89.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -13.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -12.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.8% | 89.3% | 23.5% | 33.8% | 55.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 12% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 11.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 76.1% | 59.2% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 27.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 27.8% | -32.8% | 83.2% | -55.4% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 29.4% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 8.9% | 6.0% | 0.8% | 8.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 22.8% | 13.0% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 27.3% | -31.7% | 83.2% | -55.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 18% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 19.1% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 16.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 16.4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 14.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 19.1% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.8% | 76.7% | -38.9% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Germany | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 7.2% | 0.2% | 7.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.1% | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 46.2% | -25.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gauging Square was 270.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gauging Square has the 9th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 161st highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 202.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 308 Counter House, 5 Gauging Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-12-18 | £583,209 |
| Apartment 607 Counter House, 5 Gauging Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2024-08-08 | £984,695 |
| Apartment 606 Counter House, 5 Gauging Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2022-09-05 | £1,084,184 |
| Apartment 309 Counter House, 5 Gauging Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2020-10-05 | £288,967 |
| Apartment 702 Counter House, 5 Gauging Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £1,190,000 | 2018-12-18 | £1,186,194 |
E1W 2AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 122 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 83 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 4out of 4 | 193 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,696 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 4,030 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 | 2,388 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 | 3,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Free schools | 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 | 691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Des Amis | 9 Pennington Street | 166 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1, Thomas More Square, Thomas More Street | 171 yd | |
| Pumblechook's | 27 Thomas More Square | 173 yd | |
| Wiltons Music Hall | Wiltons Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley | 272 yd | |
| Beef & Buns | 8 Cable Street | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 50 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 173 yd | |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 307 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 341 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 110 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 224 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 447 yd | |
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 453 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 44 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 110 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 341 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 614 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 133 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 155 yd | |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 738 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 755 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 | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| 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 | 6.2% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 344.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.