Cable Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0AH is located in the Shadwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cable Street, London, E1 0AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0AW, E1 0AP, E1 0AF, E1 0AQ, E1 0AN, E1 0AR, E1 0BE, E1W 3DQ, E1 0AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 0AH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 E1 0AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 48.5% | 47% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 37.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 36.2% | 42.2% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 32% | 20% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.3% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 36.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.6% 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 | 57.7% | 59.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 58.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 32.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -47.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 59.8% | 50.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 16.4% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28% | 32.5% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 26.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.3% | 50% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 30.4% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 5.2% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 15.7% | 46.2% | -30.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 61.2% | 6.5% | 54.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cable Street was 219.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% higher than the Shadwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cable Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 15 local areas in Shadwell and the 219th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ground And Ground Floor Flat 387 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-06-18 | £429,902 |
E1 0AH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 E1 0AH 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 | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael's Junior School Sutton Street , Commercial Road E1 0BD | - not rated | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St Michael's Infant School Sutton Street , Commercial Road E1 0BD | - not rated | 331 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 | 271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,597 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 | 2,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,161 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 5,338 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 | 378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 723 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glamis APG | Glamis Adventure Playground, 10 Glamis Road | 120 yd | |
| Michael's | 378 Commercial Road | 325 yd | |
| Cafe Marrone | Shadwell Dlr Station, Watney Street | 365 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 110 Watney Street | 382 yd | |
| The Original Crispy Cod | 139 Watney Street | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 406 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 478 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 654 yd | |
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 803 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Grill | 410 Commercial Road | 325 yd | |
| Chill Grill | 406 Commercial Road | 325 yd | |
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 379 yd | |
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 450 yd | |
| Watney Caffe Italia Ltd | 54 Watney Street | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 495 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 692 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 707 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 277 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 279 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 312 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 555 yd | |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 670 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 850 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.