Wapping Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 2RN 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 Lane, London, E1W 2RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3RT, E1W 2QL, E1W 3RU, E1W 2RL, E1W 3RS, E1W 2PY, E1W 2PX, E1W 2QG, E1W 2RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 2RN is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 52.3% | 45.7% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 54.3% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 2RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 50.2% | 55.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 30.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 47.5% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 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.
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 10.4% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 54.5% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.8% 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 | 24% | 36% | 12.0% | 1.1% | 34.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 55% | 47.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -33.6% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 57.6% 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% | 57.6% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 13.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 18.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 57.9% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 24% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 5.1% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Muslim | 37% | 6.5% | 30.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wapping Lane was 137.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wapping Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 344th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Park Lodge, 65 Wapping Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-06 | £452,062 |
| Flat 10 Park Lodge, 65 Wapping Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-09-01 | £312,334 |
| Flat 2 Park Lodge, 65 Wapping Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-06-23 | £347,819 |
| Flat 4 Park Lodge, 65 Wapping Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2014-10-08 | £424,190 |
| Flat 10 Park Lodge, 65 Wapping Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2013-02-22 | £438,500 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School Dundee Street , E1W 2PH | - not rated | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 715 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,032 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 | 2,765 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 | 2,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,973 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 | 397 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 | 719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safar Spice | 83 Wapping Lane | 56 yd | |
| Cinnamon Coffee Shop | 103 Wapping Lane | 68 yd | |
| Laksha Bay | 83-85 Wapping Lane | 68 yd | |
| Wapping Tavern | 78-80 Wapping Lane | 155 yd | |
| Cafe Rouge | Unit 4, Quayside Road, St Katharines Docks | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 111 yd | |
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 141 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 191 yd | |
| Captain Kidd | Captain Kidd Public House, 108 Wapping High Street | 378 yd | |
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 68 yd | |
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 442 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 506 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 511 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 141 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 471 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 708 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 743 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 704 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 722 yd | |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 800 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 880 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 992 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 992 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.