Sutton Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0AU 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 Sutton Street, London, E1 0AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0AX, E1 0AJ, E1 0AS, E1 0AL, E1 0AN, E1 2QH, E1 2QJ, E1 0AE, E1 0AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 0AU is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 46.1% | 46.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 53.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 0AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 38.1% | 42.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 46.6% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 46.7% | 47.2% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around E1 0AU this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 29.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 28.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 16.5% | 3.6% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.5% 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 | 75.7% | 65.6% | -10.1% | 1.1% | 64.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -70.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.2% | 46.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 42.7% | 35.8% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 30.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.6% | 45.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 24.6% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 13.1% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 10.4% | -18.6% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.1% | 1.2% | 10.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 10.8% | 46.2% | -35.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 73.5% | 6.5% | 67.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Street was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sutton Street has the lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 7th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 23 Gosling House Sutton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-11-30 | £319,032 |
| Flat 41 Gosling House Sutton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2016-08-24 | £526,951 |
| Flat 42 Gosling House Sutton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2014-11-26 | £371,697 |
| Flat 12 Gosling House Sutton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2014-04-07 | £271,359 |
| Flat 25 Gosling House Sutton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-01-07 | £295,988 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0AU 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Looking after home or family | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,483 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 | 163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 826 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 | 2,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,803 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,711 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 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,290 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 | 289 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 539 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 | 599 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Marrone | Shadwell Dlr Station, Watney Street | 218 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 110 Watney Street | 234 yd | |
| The Original Crispy Cod | 139 Watney Street | 234 yd | |
| Fried and Grilled Restaurant | 91 Watney Street | 234 yd | |
| Delites | 81 Watney Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 370 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 529 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 530 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 679 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 231 yd | |
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 303 yd | |
| Bubble Cream & Sweet | 52A Watney Street | 349 yd | |
| Watney Caffe Italia Ltd | 54 Watney Street | 350 yd | |
| Spice Grill | 410 Commercial Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 370 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 411 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 572 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 679 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 162 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 316 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 329 yd | |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 389 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 410 yd | |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 527 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 921 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.