Wapping High Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 2ND 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 Wapping High Street, London, E1W 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 2PR, E1W 2PP, E1W 2AN, E1W 2NE, E1W 2PF, E1W 2YG, E1W 2NB, E1W 2PQ, E1W 2NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 2ND is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 40.3% | 45.5% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 59.7% | 54.5% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 2ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 59.4% | 49.8% | -9.6% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 32.1% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 60.8% | 54.2% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2ND this area, 5.9% 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.9% | 71.3% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 8.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84% | 83.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 64.3% | 54.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 21.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.2% | 54.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 23.3% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 9.9% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wapping High Street was 556.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 235.1% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Wapping High Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 49th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.8%.

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 10 Aberdeen Wharf, 94 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2023-01-20 | £855,075 |
| Flat 13 Aberdeen Wharf, 94 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2022-08-10 | £752,187 |
| Flat 11 Aberdeen Wharf, 94 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-07-12 | £649,317 |
| Flat 6 Aberdeen Wharf, 94 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-07-08 | £379,868 |
| Flat 12 Aberdeen Wharf, 94 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-01-06 | £670,489 |
E1W 2ND area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E1W 2ND 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 64 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 1,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School Dundee Street , E1W 2PH | - not rated | 144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Janeway Street , SE16 4PS | 3out of 4 | 611 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 | - not rated | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,906 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 | 2,570 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 | 3,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,277 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 461 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lola Hospitality Limited | 81 Wapping High Street | 93 yd | |
| Il Toscano1 | 81 Wapping High Street | 93 yd | |
| Turk's Head Cafe | The Turks Head Studio, 1 Green Bank | 229 yd | |
| Wapping Tavern | 78-80 Wapping Lane | 232 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | 138 Wapping High Street | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Kidd | Captain Kidd Public House, 108 Wapping High Street | 88 yd | |
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 240 yd | |
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 266 yd | |
| The angel at rotherhithe | 101 | 280 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 301 yd | |
| Dabangg kitchen | 14 | 489 yd | |
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 565 yd | |
| Albion fish bar | 36 | 628 yd | |
| Deniz fish bar | 166 | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 238 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 633 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 775 yd | |
| City wines | 141 | 775 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 746 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 746 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Southwark College (Closed) Bermondsey Centre Bermondsey Centre Keetons Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 955 yd | |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 1,038 yd |
| The Salmon Youth Centre OLD JAMAICA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 9.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 9.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.