Codling Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 2UX 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 Codling Close, London, E1W 2UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 2PT, E1W 2QP, E1W 2UZ, E1W 2UY, E1W 2UT, E1W 1NZ, E1W 1NA, E1W 2NG, E1W 1PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 2UX is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 42.9% | 45.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 57.1% | 54.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 2UX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 59.2% | 55.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 38.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) 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 | 61% | 65% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 16.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 27.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 2UX this area, 4.2% 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 79.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.6% | 79.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 45.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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 | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 71.5% | 67.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 62.9% | 51% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 25.6% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 51.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 24.6% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 5.5% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Codling Close was 78.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Codling Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 174th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Codling Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-12-18 | £173,092 |
| 18 Codling Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-03-15 | £417,178 |
| 9 Codling Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-08-03 | £679,821 |
| 13 Codling Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-07-27 | £891,028 |
| 20 Codling Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-06-11 | £538,291 |
E1W 2UX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 87 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,910 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 | 2out of 4 | 106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | - not rated | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School Dundee Street , E1W 2PH | - not rated | 342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shapla Primary School Wellclose Square , E1 8HY | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 483 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,617 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 | 2,321 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 | 3,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,351 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,388 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tondo Pizza | Unit 2 Hermitage Court | 159 yd | |
| Smiths Wapping | Cinnabar Wharf West, 22 Wapping High Street | 198 yd | |
| Turk's Head Cafe | The Turks Head Studio, 1 Green Bank | 260 yd | |
| Cafe Rouge | Unit 4, Quayside Road, St Katharines Docks | 390 yd | |
| Lola Hospitality Limited | 81 Wapping High Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 281 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 371 yd | |
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 386 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 390 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 422 yd | |
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 484 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 486 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 544 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 434 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 499 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 551 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 647 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 647 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 987 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 | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| 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 | 18.5% |
| Median download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 172.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.