Prusom Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3RD 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 3RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3RB, E1W 3RH, E1W 3RF, E1W 3RN, E1W 3NP, E1W 3RA, E1W 3QY, E1W 3RE, E1W 3RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1W 3RD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 45.7% | 49.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50.4% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 3RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 46.4% | 47.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 40.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 21.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 38.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 11.9% | 2.9% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30% 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 | 56.1% | 57.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 56.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 28.1% | 30% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -51.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 57.8% | 56% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.7% | 26.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.6% | 56.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 25% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 5% | -22.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 54.4% | 6.5% | 47.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prusom Street was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Prusom Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 40th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 1 Anne Boleyn House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-04-15 | £302,696 |
| Flat 1 Anne Boleyn House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2010-04-09 | £318,266 |
| Flat 7 Anne Boleyn House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,113 | 2007-04-02 | £393,408 |
| Flat 3 Anne Boleyn House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-02-12 | £337,308 |
| Flat 1 Anne Boleyn House Prusom Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2005-07-08 | £323,787 |
E1W 3RD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E1W 3RD 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,879 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 | 2,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,627 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 | 75 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School Dundee Street , E1W 2PH | - not rated | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 841 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,148 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,783 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 | 368 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 | 515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nonna Ltd | Unit 2, New Crane Place | 133 yd | |
| Il Bianco | 1 Cobblestone Square | 160 yd | |
| River View Restaurant | New Crane Wharf - Unit 16, New Crane Place | 171 yd | |
| Il Bacaro | 2 New Crane Place | 174 yd | |
| Safar Spice | 83 Wapping Lane | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 240 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 314 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 322 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 364 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 223 yd | |
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 255 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 307 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 502 yd | |
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 270 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 537 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 840 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 848 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 432 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 736 yd | |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 826 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 836 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 898 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 919 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.