King Henry Terrace is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3HE 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 King Henry Terrace, London, E1W 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3HA, E1W 3HL, E1W 2RG, E1 0DF, E1 0DW, E1W 3QU, E1 0BU, E1 0DH, E1W 3QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 3HE is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 42.5% | 45% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 57.5% | 55% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 3HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.1% 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 | 67.5% | 79.1% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 41.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 16.7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 58.3% | 66% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 17.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.6% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -9.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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 3HE this area, 3.2% 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 85.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 85.4% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 51.6% |
| Other | 12% | 0% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 70.4% | 61.3% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 45.6% 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 | 56.7% | 45.6% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 27.4% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 11.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.2% 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 | 54.8% | 45.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 16.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 14.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 16.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.3% | 76.7% | -23.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Henry Terrace was 289.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Henry Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 143rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 King Henry Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2005-06-03 | £409,420 |
E1W 3HE 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 3HE 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 | 159 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 87 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 63 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,062 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 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 392 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 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 743 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,680 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 | 108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 335 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Ice Cafe | 11 Sovereign Close | 83 yd | |
| Dock Street Bar | The Dock, Tobacco Quay | 185 yd | |
| Il Bianco | 1 Cobblestone Square | 242 yd | |
| The Monster Grill (TMG) | 54 Cannon Street Road | 252 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 110 Watney Street | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 308 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 345 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 512 yd | |
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 550 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 169 yd | |
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 276 yd | |
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 277 yd | |
| Chilli Legend,Tasty Malatang, I Noodle Club | 115 Chapman Street | 341 yd | |
| Sushi & Teppanyaki Hse,Fiamma Pizza,Hong Long,The Green Leaf (Thai) | 113 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 308 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 564 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 647 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 70 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 377 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 472 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 602 yd | |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 614 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 700 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 703 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.