Area Information for Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF

Summary Back to Top

Merino Gardens in Tower Hamlets is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the St Katharine's & Wapping ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This page combines information for the address Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E1W 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 E1W 2DF.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Ward St Katharine's & Wapping
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 Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF 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 (58 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 58 property sales in Merino Gardens 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 Merino Gardens, 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) 112
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 113
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 68% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 4
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 74
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 113

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 57
Two People 45
Three People 8
Four People 3
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 113

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 57
Family Household 49
Other Household 6
Total 112

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 78
Deprived In One Dimension 25
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 112

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 94
Female 89
Total 183

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the St Katharine's & Wapping ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 4
5-9 3
10-14 0
15-19 1
20-24 19
25-29 64
30-34 50
35-39 18
40-44 8
45-49 5
50-54 2
55-59 4
60-64 3
65-69 2
70-74 0
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 184

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of E1W 2DF there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 67% 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 123
Married 44
Separated 1
Divorced 5
Widowed 1
Total 174

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 97% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 121
Good 57
Fair 5
Bad 2
Very Bad 0
Total 185

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Merino Gardens and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 89% 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) 158
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 7
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 0
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 0
No GCSEs or Equivalent 8
Other 4
Total 177

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Merino Gardens, 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 60% 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 110
Mixed Ethnicity 18
Indian 9
Pakistani 2
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 22
Other Asian 7
Black African 1
Arab 5
Other 8
Total 184

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Merino Gardens, 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 50
European Union 53
Rest of Europe 16
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 41
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 11
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
Total 180

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London), only 27% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 18% 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 50
10+ Years 33
5-10 Years 35
2-5 Years 30
Less Than 2 Years 35
Total 183

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 E1W 2DF.

Passport(s) Held
None 3
United Kingdom 68
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 51
Rest of Europe 15
Middle East or Asia 27
North America or Caribbean 5
Central and South America 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

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 102
Christian 38
Buddhist 2
Hindu 5
Jewish 1
Muslim 13
Sikh 1
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 19
Total 183

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the St Katharine's & Wapping ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 75% 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 133
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 5
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 3
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 4
Total 177

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 31
Professional Occupations 83
Associate Professional Occupations 29
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 2
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Elementary Occupations 2
Total 158

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 99
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 41
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 5
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 1
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 7
Semi-Routine Occupation 2
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 3
Full-time Student 11
Total 176

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF is within the St Katharine's and Wapping 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 Merino Gardens
Neighbourhood Team Address St Katharine's and Wapping
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 E1W 2DF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF. The nearest railway station is Shadwell, approximately 640 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Shadwell 640 yards
Wapping 850 yards
London Fenchurch Street 0.6 miles
Rotherhithe 0.7 miles
Whitechapel 0.8 miles
London Bridge 0.9 miles
Canada Water 0.9 miles
London Liverpool Street 1 mile
Shoreditch High Street 1.1 miles
London Cannon Street 1.1 miles
Limehouse 1.1 miles
Bethnal Green 1.1 miles
Surrey Quays 1.3 miles
Moorgate 1.3 miles
South Bermondsey 1.5 miles
Old Street 1.6 miles
Cambridge Heath 1.7 miles
London Blackfriars 1.7 miles
Hoxton 1.7 miles
City Thameslink 1.7 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF. The nearest Overground station is Shadwell, approximately 700 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF. The nearest is St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School, approximately 240 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School 240 yards
    
Hermitage Primary School 390 yards
    
Harry Gosling Primary School 670 yards
    
Bigland Green Primary School 700 yards
    
Buttercup Primary School 760 yards  
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School 760 yards
    
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School 770 yards
    
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School 840 yards
    
Blue Gate Fields Junior School 840 yards
    
Kobi Nazrul Primary School 0.5 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF. The nearest is Mulberry Academy London Dock, approximately 150 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Mulberry Academy London Dock 150 yards  
Mulberry School for Girls 820 yards
    
London Enterprise Academy 830 yards
    
Wapping High School 860 yards
    
David Game College 0.6 miles  
St Michael's Catholic College 0.6 miles
    
London East Academy 0.6 miles  
Bishop Challoner Catholic School 0.7 miles
    
The Charter School Bermondsey 0.8 miles
    
Swanlea School 0.9 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF. The nearest is St. Katherine's Dock Practice, approximately 320 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 Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF. The nearest is Wapping Dental Centre, approximately 500 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 Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF. The nearest is The Royal London Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Merino Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 2DF. The nearest is INFOCUS OPTICS (MR ZAMAN), approximately 660 yards away.

* 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.


 

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Broadband in E1W 2DF

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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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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