Vaughan Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 2AF 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 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vaughan Way, London, E1W 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 2AG, E1W 2AH, E1W 2JB, E1W 1YW, E1W 2AE, E1W 2JS, E1W 2JT, E1W 2JD, E1W 2JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1W 2AF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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% | 49.8% | 11.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 61.6% | 50.2% | -11.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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% | 65.8% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 29% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.1%) 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% | 71.3% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 22.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 20.8% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -12.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2AF this area, 3.6% 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 79.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 3.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 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% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.8% | 79.8% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 46.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 10.3% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 76.1% | 60.3% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 29.9% 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% | 29.9% | -30.7% | 83.2% | -53.3% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 27.4% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 9% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 19.9% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 11.1% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.2% 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% | 29.4% | -29.6% | 83.2% | -53.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 26.5% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 24.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 18.1% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.2% | 76.7% | -39.5% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.7% | 0.3% | 7.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vaughan Way was 239.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vaughan Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 189th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 01A Block A, 148 Vaughan Way, London, Greater London Other, a newly built property | £452,625 | 2017-05-30 | £440,838 |
E1W 2AF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E1W 2AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| 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 | 1,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,712 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 | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 861 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 | 867 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,415 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 | 2,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,973 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 | 2,311 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 | 3,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,312 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 | 727 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumblechook's | 27 Thomas More Square | 116 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1, Thomas More Square, Thomas More Street | 148 yd | |
| Cafe Des Amis | 9 Pennington Street | 237 yd | |
| Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar | 2 Marble Quay | 333 yd | |
| Wiltons Music Hall | Wiltons Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 44 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 116 yd | |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 363 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 395 yd | |
| Dickens Inn | St Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 87 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 291 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 408 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 427 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 87 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 92 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 395 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 570 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 58 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 243 yd | |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 821 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.