Area Information for Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ

Summary Back to Top

Canada Square in Tower Hamlets is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Canary Wharf ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This page combines information for the address Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E14 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for E14 5NJ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Ward Canary Wharf
Constituency Poplar and Limehouse * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (9 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 9 property sales in Canada Square since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 229
Flat (Converted) 3
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 234
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 70% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 21
Owned with Mortgage 41
Shared Ownership 6
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 157
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 231

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 90
Two People 100
Three People 25
Four People 14
Five People 2
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 233

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 90
Family Household 104
Other Household 38
Total 232

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 169
Deprived In One Dimension 55
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 234

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Poplar and Limehouse constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 223
Female 213
Total 436

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 30
5-9 12
10-14 7
15-19 3
20-24 72
25-29 102
30-34 82
35-39 53
40-44 36
45-49 13
50-54 15
55-59 6
60-64 2
65-69 1
70-74 3
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 438

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of E14 5NJ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 53% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 231
Married 135
Separated 7
Divorced 13
Widowed 3
Total 389

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 96% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 270
Good 151
Fair 20
Bad 0
Very Bad 0
Total 441

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Canada Square and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 84% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 324
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 23
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 6
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10
No GCSEs or Equivalent 9
Other 8
Total 385

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 43% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 190
Mixed Ethnicity 19
Indian 53
Pakistani 7
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 93
Other Asian 31
Black African 16
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 16
Other 6
Total 436

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London), only 27% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 120
European Union 70
Rest of Europe 38
Africa 17
Middle East and Asia 164
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 20
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 8
Total 437

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London), only 27% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 19% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 120
10+ Years 81
5-10 Years 47
2-5 Years 72
Less Than 2 Years 116
Total 436

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to E14 5NJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 9
United Kingdom 191
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 76
Rest of Europe 22
African Countries 11
Middle East or Asia 105
North America or Caribbean 5
Central and South America 8
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 10

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 176
Christian 123
Buddhist 10
Hindu 36
Jewish 7
Muslim 37
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 47
Total 437

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Canary Wharf ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 61% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 238
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 16
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 48
Retired 4
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 14
Total 387

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 57
Professional Occupations 147
Associate Professional Occupations 40
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 31
Skilled Trades Occupations 4
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Elementary Occupations 3
Total 295

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 191
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 67
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 31
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 9
Semi-Routine Occupation 4
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 47
Total 390

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ is within the Canary Wharf policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Canada Square
Neighbourhood Team Address Canary Wharf
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Tower Hamlets. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for E14 5NJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ. The nearest railway station is Limehouse, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Limehouse 1.1 miles
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) 1.4 miles
Canada Water 1.5 miles
Surrey Quays 1.6 miles
Rotherhithe 1.6 miles
Wapping 1.7 miles
Maze Hill 1.7 miles
Deptford 1.8 miles
Shadwell 1.8 miles
Greenwich 1.8 miles
Custom House (Elizabeth line) 1.9 miles
West Ham 2 miles
South Bermondsey 2 miles
Westcombe Park 2 miles
New Cross 2 miles
Whitechapel 2.1 miles
New Cross Gate 2.2 miles
Bethnal Green 2.3 miles
Charlton 2.4 miles
St Johns (London) 2.4 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ. The nearest Tube station is Canary Wharf, approximately 130 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ. The nearest is Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School, approximately 590 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School 590 yards  
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 760 yards
    
Seven Mills Primary School half a mile
    
Mayflower Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Woolmore Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Bygrove Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Cubitt Town Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Cyril Jackson Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Arnhem Wharf Primary School 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ. The nearest is Canary Wharf College Crossharbour, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 0.7 miles
    
Langdon Park Community School 0.8 miles
    
St Paul's Way Trust School (All Through) 1.1 miles
    
Bacon's College 1.1 miles
    
George Green's School 1.2 miles
    
Bow School 1.4 miles
    
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School 1.4 miles
    
Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College 1.5 miles
    
Bishop Challoner Catholic School 1.6 miles
    
Harris Science Academy East London 1.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ. The nearest is GP at Hand - Cabot Place, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ. The nearest is MISS A AGARWAL, approximately 800 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ. The nearest is The London Independent Hospital, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Canada Square, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 5NJ. The nearest is VISION EXPRESS, approximately 70 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
VISION EXPRESS 70 yards
DAVID CLULOW 180 yards
DAVID CLULOW 340 yards
EYEWORLD OPTICS 0.6 miles
ASDA OPTICIANS 0.7 miles
BELSON & SONS 0.8 miles
NEIL GORDON OPTICIANS 1.4 miles
Boots-London - Surrey Quays 1.4 miles
Optika 44 1.4 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Surrey Quays 1.4 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in E14 5NJ

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is over 10-30Mbps, a fast connection. At this speed gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing can generally be done without noticeable slowdown. A small number of devices will be able to share the connection simultaneously, although some slowdown may occur during evenings.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Maximum Download Speed Available Between 10Mbps and 30Mbps

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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