Wapping Wall is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 3SS 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 2010-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3SJ, E1W 3TH, E1W 3TJ, E1W 3SE, E1W 3SF, E1W 3TS, E1W 3TU, E1W 3TX, E1 9TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1W 3SS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 45.3% | 47.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 3SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 50.5% | 46.5% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 40.4% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 59.8% | 68.7% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 20.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 25.2% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3SS this area, 6.1% 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 82.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 79% | 82.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 49.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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 | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 15% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.2% | 70.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 67.3% | 53.3% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 10.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 16.5% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 52.6% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 27.9% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 2.8% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 13.2% | 1.7% | 11.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wapping Wall was 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wapping Wall has the 7th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 90th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit G05 Metropolitan Wharf Wapping Wall, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £76,300 | 2018-11-12 | £71,338 |
E1W 3SS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 51 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,056 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 | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,599 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 | 218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School Dundee Street , E1W 2PH | - not rated | 696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School 2 Beatson Walk , Rotherhithe SE16 5ED | 3out of 4 | 749 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 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,948 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 | 2,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 846 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Bordello | Unit G01, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 11 yd | |
| Il Bacaro | 2 New Crane Place | 108 yd | |
| River View Restaurant | New Crane Wharf - Unit 16, New Crane Place | 111 yd | |
| Da Nonna Ltd | Unit 2, New Crane Place | 132 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | 138 Wapping High Street | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 138 yd | |
| Old salt quay | 163 | 403 yd | |
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 410 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 541 yd | |
| The mayflower | 117 | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 2 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 89 yd | |
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 432 yd | |
| Leaf and bean | Rotherhithe Railway Station | 655 yd | |
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 447 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 675 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 768 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 919 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 400 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 600 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 850 yd | |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 861 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 882 yd | |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 935 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 447.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 443.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.