King Charles Terrace is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3HL 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 Charles Terrace, London, E1W 3HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3HA, E1W 3HE, E1W 3QU, E1W 2RG, E1 0DW, E1W 3QX, E1 0DF, E1 0BU, E1W 3RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 3HL 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 3HL, 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 3HL 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 Charles Terrace was 302.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
King Charles Terrace has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 138th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 King Charles Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 1999-11-02 | £1,439,591 |
| 6 - 7 King Charles Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,500 | 1997-01-17 | £917,854 |
E1W 3HL 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 3HL 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 | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,031 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 | 2,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,381 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 | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shapla Primary School Wellclose Square , E1 8HY | - not rated | 652 yd | Community 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 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 672 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,651 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 | 88 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 603 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 39 yd | |
| Dock Street Bar | The Dock, Tobacco Quay | 172 yd | |
| Il Bianco | 1 Cobblestone Square | 197 yd | |
| The Monster Grill (TMG) | 54 Cannon Street Road | 292 yd | |
| McDonalds | 102 The Highway | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 320 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 325 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 475 yd | |
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 506 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 528 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 | 208 yd | |
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 313 yd | |
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 321 yd | |
| Chilli Legend,Tasty Malatang, I Noodle Club | 115 Chapman Street | 387 yd | |
| Sushi & Teppanyaki Hse,Fiamma Pizza,Hong Long,The Green Leaf (Thai) | 113 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 325 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 520 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 547 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 684 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 117 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 424 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 520 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 594 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 626 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 718 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 724 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.