Johnson Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0AQ 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 Johnson Street, London, E1 0AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0EB, E1 0DZ, E1 0BE, E1 0AP, E1 0AH, E1 0AW, E1 0AF, E1 0AR, E1 0AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 0AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49.9% | 47.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 52.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 0AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 33.8% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 53% | 47.5% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 25.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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% | 26.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 32.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.4% 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 | 59.3% | 58.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 57.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 26.7% | 20.4% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -61.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 53.3% | 53.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.8% | 31.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 25.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 53.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 29.3% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 5% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 5.5% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.9% | 37.2% | -23.3% |
| Christian | 12.5% | 46.2% | -33.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 64.7% | 6.5% | 58.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Johnson Street was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Shadwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Johnson Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 15 local areas in Shadwell and the 104th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 69 Johnson Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-05-03 | £386,448 |
| 65 Johnson Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2020-12-18 | £716,675 |
| Flat 10 69 Johnson Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-09-04 | £478,968 |
| Flat 8 69 Johnson Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2015-08-21 | £497,695 |
| Flat 11 69 Johnson Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2015-07-17 | £488,964 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0AQ 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 566 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 | 187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,896 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 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,332 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 | 465 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 | 513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 631 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 | 134 yd | |
| Michael's | 378 Commercial Road | 259 yd | |
| Kaleido | Railway Arches, 204 Barnardo Street | 396 yd | |
| Cafe Marrone | Shadwell Dlr Station, Watney Street | 402 yd | |
| Shah's Halal Food | 3 Martha Street | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 373 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 528 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 660 yd | |
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 771 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Grill | 410 Commercial Road | 259 yd | |
| Chill Grill | 406 Commercial Road | 259 yd | |
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 418 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 275 Commercial Road | 481 yd | |
| Beyond Boba- Whitechapel | 349 Commercial Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 481 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 502 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 650 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 695 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 225 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 263 yd | |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 304 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 584 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 695 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 791 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 | 8.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.3% |
| 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.