West Gardens is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3QU 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 West Gardens, London, E1W 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3HA, E1W 3QX, E1W 3HL, E1 0DW, E1W 3HE, E1 0BU, E1W 3RY, E1 0DF, E1 0DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1W 3QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 53.4% | 59.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 26.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.9% | 48.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 33.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 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.
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 18.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 49.5% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 0.9% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 19.4% | 22.7% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 21.6% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 59.3% | 56.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 58.5% | 55.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 18.5% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 13.8% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57% | 56% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 22.5% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 6.1% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 27.9% | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Gardens was 124.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Gardens has the 20th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 321st lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 West Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-08-23 | £598,307 |
| 12 West Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-07-31 | £585,052 |
| 2 West Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2017-06-23 | £823,147 |
| 23 West Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2015-09-24 | £688,782 |
| 12 West Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,500 | 2010-10-06 | £580,017 |
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,970 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 | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,346 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 | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,881 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 | 2,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,589 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 | 163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 457 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 | 530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 669 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 | 98 yd | |
| Il Bianco | 1 Cobblestone Square | 225 yd | |
| Dock Street Bar | The Dock, Tobacco Quay | 244 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 110 Watney Street | 294 yd | |
| The Original Crispy Cod | 139 Watney Street | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 380 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 402 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 466 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 515 yd | |
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 521 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 | 270 yd | |
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 293 yd | |
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 318 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 429 yd | |
| Chilli Legend,Tasty Malatang, I Noodle Club | 115 Chapman Street | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 402 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 534 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 541 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 164 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 435 yd | |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 518 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 541 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 659 yd | |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 669 yd | |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 701 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.