Clave Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3AL 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 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clave Street, London, E1W 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3XQ, E1W 3NX, E1W 3PA, E1W 3PB, E1W 3PD, E1W 3PE, E1W 2NX, E1W 3NJ, E1W 3NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 3AL is primarily male, with 57.8% 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 | 46.3% | 42.2% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 57.8% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
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 3AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 61.8% | 62.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 24.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 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 (94.1%) 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 | 59.8% | 60.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 3AL this area, 3.1% 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 70%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 9% | 4.6% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.4% | 70% | -8.4% | 33.8% | 36.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 0.9% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 85% | 68.6% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 49.7% 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 | 61.7% | 49.7% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 19.6% | 24.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 10.9% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.9% 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 | 60.7% | 49.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 18.9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 14% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 10.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 7.2% | 0.2% | 7.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 16.1% | 6.0% | 10.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clave Street was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Clave Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 309th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 3 Baltic Court, 5 Clave Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-07-10 | £461,607 |
| Flat 4 Baltic Court, 5 Clave Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-05-29 | £475,424 |
| Flat 5 Baltic Court, 5 Clave Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-09-05 | £624,615 |
| Flat 8 Baltic Court, 5 Clave Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2023-02-17 | £1,054,441 |
| Flat 10 Baltic Court, 5 Clave Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2023-02-17 | £909,805 |
E1W 3AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
E1W 3AL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E1W 3AL 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 | 166 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,616 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 | 1,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,816 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 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albion Primary School Albion Street , Rotherhithe SE16 7JD | 4out of 4 | 796 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 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,163 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 | 2,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,345 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,780 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 | 2,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,991 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 | 470 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 | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 1,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Baristas | 138 Wapping High Street | 62 yd | |
| Wapping Tavern | 78-80 Wapping Lane | 125 yd | |
| Cinnamon Coffee Shop | 103 Wapping Lane | 162 yd | |
| Laksha Bay | 83-85 Wapping Lane | 162 yd | |
| Safar Spice | 83 Wapping Lane | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 100 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 268 yd | |
| Captain Kidd | Captain Kidd Public House, 108 Wapping High Street | 386 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 405 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 162 yd | |
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 330 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 414 yd | |
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 540 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 135 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 678 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 921 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 926 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 936 yd | |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 948 yd | |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,041 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.