Wateridge Close London, Tower Hamlets
13 addresses across 1 postcode (E14), about 20 m long. USRN 22702096.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Tower Hamlets costs £1,838 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Canary Wharf, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Mudchute Park (8.3 hectares) is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 23.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Docklands Medical Centre, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 156 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Tower Hamlets in 2026-27: Band D £1,838 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,225 | £1,429 | £1,634 | £1,838 | £2,246 | £2,655 | £3,063 | £3,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (27% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Westferry Printworks, pending decision (220 m)
- Westferry Printworks, pending decision (220 m)
- Millharbour South, pending decision (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Millharbour South, pending decision (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Odessa Wharf, 7 Odessa Street SE16 7LY, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Odessa Wharf, 7 Odessa Street SE16 7LY, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Odessa Street Youth Club Commercial Pier Wharf Odessa Street SE16 7LX, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Odessa Street Youth Club Commercial Pier Wharf Odessa Street SE16 7LX, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 11 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 11 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 3SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Canary Wharf 16 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Surrey Quays 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Canada Water 19 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Crossharbour DLR Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Mudchute DLR Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) | |
| South Quay DLR Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arnhem Wharf Primary School Millwall | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenland Surrey Quays Pier | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest National Car Parks | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 21 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30.3 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Docklands Medical Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Docklands Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 18 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Suite | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | London Independent Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Isle of Dogs Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mudchute Park 8.3 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | Millwall Park 8.6 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | John Evelyn Community Garden 3,640 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of the launch ways of the SS Great Eastern, a scheduled monument, 820 m (0.5 miles) south. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of the launch ways of the SS Great Eastern | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Tudor naval storehouse at Convoys Wharf | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Island Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Greenwich Hospital (RN College) | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Southwark Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Millwall Outer Dock | Lake or reservoir | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Millwall Inner Dock | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Limehouse Reach | Tidal water | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Redriff | Wetland | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Russia Dock Woodland | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Stave Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 23.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 13 | 13 |
10 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tower Hamlets: see them on the Tower Hamlets page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harbinger Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canary Wharf Secondary Christian | Secondary | 11–19 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry Christian | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cubitt Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deptford Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Clyde Nursery School. | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alfred Salter Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnhem Wharf School Kitchen E14 3RP | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Junior Adventures Group E14 3RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Life & Food UK E14 8PX | Importers/Exporters | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Villis International Ltd E14 8PX | Mobile caterer | 170 m | Exempt | |
| The Olive Branch Cafe E14 8PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Betel Bliss E14 8NN | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Westferry Metro E14 3ED | Retailers - other | 210 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre E14 3QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Barkantine Community Nursery Kitchen E14 8PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Spicy Chicken and Fish Pot E14 3QA | Other catering premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fodal Supermarket E14 3QA | Retailers - other | 260 m | Unknown | 24 Sep 2026 |
| St Edmund's Primary School Kitchen E14 3RS | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Mailinda E14 8NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Philippine Global Retail (PGR) Ltd E14 3RY | Distributors/Transporters | 310 m | 4 Good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Rose Food & Wine E14 3RY | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (44); On or near Caravel Close (19); On or near Arnhem Place (18); On or near Millwall Dock Road (18); On or near Arden Crescent (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | under 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 16% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 21% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 32% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Fodal Supermarket (retailers - other, E14 3QA) now Unknown, was 5 Very good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- E14 3SN: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Old Bellgate Place · Arnhem Place · Millwall Dock Road · Caravel Close · Dockers Tanner Road · Gaverick Mews · Charnwood Gardens · Claire Place · Newton Place · Crews Street · Severnake Close · Dartmoor Walk
All the streets in E14 and across Tower Hamlets.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.