Kennet Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 2JA 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 Kennet Street, London, E1W 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 2JL, E1W 2JS, E1W 2JT, E1W 2JN, E1W 2JB, E1W 1YQ, E1W 2JD, E1W 1YD, E1W 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1W 2JA 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 | 41.9% | 48.6% | 6.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 58.1% | 51.4% | -6.7% | 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 2JA, 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 | 64.1% | 70.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 21.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.3% | 57.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 34.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 2JA 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 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 Levels | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 79.6% | 80% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 46.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 74.4% | 66% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 43.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 23.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 43.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.5% | 22.1% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 9.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 9.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennet Street was 493.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 222.1% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kennet Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 55th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Kennet Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-04-05 | £483,965 |
| 44 Kennet Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-11-06 | £393,487 |
| 28 Kennet Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2017-06-02 | £480,526 |
| 18 Kennet Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2015-11-02 | £920,919 |
| 12 Kennet Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £872,500 | 2014-08-22 | £1,104,698 |
E1W 2JA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 70 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 268 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 | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 926 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 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 987 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,373 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 | 3,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,962 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 | 2,257 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 | 3,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,367 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 | 718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 1,088 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 | 198 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1, Thomas More Square, Thomas More Street | 259 yd | |
| Smiths Wapping | Cinnabar Wharf West, 22 Wapping High Street | 298 yd | |
| Cafe Des Amis | 9 Pennington Street | 323 yd | |
| Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar | 2 Marble Quay | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 185 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 198 yd | |
| Dickens Inn | St Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way | 424 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 437 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 216 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 362 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 424 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 453 yd | |
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 216 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 234 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 437 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 610 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 152 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 371 yd | |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 774 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 774 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 903 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 | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| 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 | 22.7% |
| Median download speed | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 332.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 318.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.