Prusom Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3NR 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 Prusom Street, London, E1W 3NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3NS, E1W 3NL, E1W 2RR, E1W 2RP, E1W 2RU, E1W 2RD, E1W 2NX, E1W 3RS, E1W 3NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1W 3NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 50.2% | 6.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 56.5% | 49.8% | -6.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 44.9% | 49.7% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 33.7% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 49.4% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 8.3% | -9.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 18.1% | -17.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 45.2% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34% 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 | 45% | 44.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 43.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 43.5% | 34% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -47.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 64.5% | 59.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 24.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 60.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 30.5% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 0.8% | -23.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 46.4% | 6.5% | 39.9% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prusom Street was 236.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prusom Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 200th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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 15 Ross House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2026-01-30 | £397,299 |
| Flat 1 Ross House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-07-31 | £309,738 |
| Flat 1 Ross House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-07-31 | £309,738 |
| Flat 5 Ross House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-04-04 | £308,135 |
| Flat 19 Ross House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2018-05-31 | £368,287 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,629 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 | 1,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,850 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 | 191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School Dundee Street , E1W 2PH | - not rated | 308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 708 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 | 856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,090 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 | 1,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,096 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 | 2,799 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 | 2,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,999 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 | 525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Tavern | 78-80 Wapping Lane | 54 yd | |
| Cinnamon Coffee Shop | 103 Wapping Lane | 87 yd | |
| Laksha Bay | 83-85 Wapping Lane | 87 yd | |
| Safar Spice | 83 Wapping Lane | 95 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | 138 Wapping High Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 22 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 188 yd | |
| Captain Kidd | Captain Kidd Public House, 108 Wapping High Street | 333 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 339 yd | |
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 87 yd | |
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 390 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 469 yd | |
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 596 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 59 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 619 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 845 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 875 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 192-196 | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 868 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 922 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 994 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 994 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,010 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 284.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 266.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.