Cable Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0AJ 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 0AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0AN, E1 0AL, E1 0AS, E1 0AU, E1 0AX, E1 0AR, E1 0AE, E1 0AP, E1 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 0AJ is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 45.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 54.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 E1 0AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 36.8% | 47.2% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 39.3% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 39.4% | 52.8% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 26.8% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.6% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 25.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 32.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 13.4% | 6% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.2% 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 | 58.2% | 61.2% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 60.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 23% | 22.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -59.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 50.1% 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 | 51.9% | 50.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 13% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.4% | 31% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 25.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 24.7% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 12.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 7.3% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 9.5% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 13.4% | 46.2% | -32.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 60.5% | 6.5% | 54.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cable Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Limehouse average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Donovan House Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-12-01 | £329,026 |
| Flat 5 Donovan House Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-03-28 | £266,110 |
| Flat 5 Donovan House Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-09-30 | £229,152 |
| Flat 9 Donovan House Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2014-07-15 | £280,740 |
| Flat 6 Donovan House Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-05-28 | £247,712 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0AJ 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 | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 869 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,750 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 215 yd | |
| Cafe Marrone | Shadwell Dlr Station, Watney Street | 264 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 110 Watney Street | 281 yd | |
| The Original Crispy Cod | 139 Watney Street | 281 yd | |
| Fried and Grilled Restaurant | 91 Watney Street | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 375 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 509 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 568 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 719 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 278 yd | |
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 349 yd | |
| Spice Grill | 410 Commercial Road | 372 yd | |
| Chill Grill | 406 Commercial Road | 372 yd | |
| Bubble Cream & Sweet | 52A Watney Street | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 407 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 434 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 608 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 719 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 297 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 316 yd | |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 352 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 455 yd | |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 571 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 897 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 | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.