Waterman Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 2QN 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 Waterman Way, London, E1W 2QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 2QR, E1W 2JP, E1W 2QW, E1W 2XA, E1W 2JX, E1W 2JQ, E1W 2QQ, E1W 2JH, E1W 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1W 2QN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 46.1% | 47.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 53.9% | 52.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 2QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 37.3% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 70.1% | 64.6% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 21.8% | 27.6% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2QN this area, 9.2% 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 68.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 9.2% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.4% | 68.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 34.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 86.4% | 78.5% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 71.1% | 58.9% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 58.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 20.4% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 4.6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterman Way was 104.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waterman Way has the 21st lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 274th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Waterman Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2025-08-04 | £747,069 |
| 5 Waterman Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-07-10 | £730,610 |
| 36 Waterman Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,595 | 2025-03-31 | £484,356 |
| 31 Waterman Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-10-25 | £465,674 |
| 39 Waterman Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-03-30 | £479,728 |
E1W 2QN 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 | 160 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 72 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,754 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 | 276 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 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 804 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 | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,201 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 | 2,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,918 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,259 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 | 2,500 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 | 3,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,153 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 | 450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 910 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 | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rouge | Unit 4, Quayside Road, St Katharines Docks | 141 yd | |
| Turk's Head Cafe | The Turks Head Studio, 1 Green Bank | 251 yd | |
| Safar Spice | 83 Wapping Lane | 285 yd | |
| Cinnamon Coffee Shop | 103 Wapping Lane | 290 yd | |
| Laksha Bay | 83-85 Wapping Lane | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 141 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 192 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 347 yd | |
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 358 yd | |
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 290 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 378 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 474 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 500 yd | |
| Sushi & Teppanyaki Hse,Fiamma Pizza,Hong Long,The Green Leaf (Thai) | 113 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 335 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 347 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 473 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 500 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 518 yd | |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 787 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 837 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 866 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 866 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 892 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 30.0% |
| Median download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 169.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.