Solander Gardens is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0DW is located in the Shadwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Solander Gardens, London, E1 0DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0BU, E1 0DF, E1W 3HA, E1 0BT, E1 0BS, E1 0DN, E1W 3QU, E1W 3HE, E1 0BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 0DW is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 48.9% | 46.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 53.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 0DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 42.1% | 43.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 45.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.4% | 48% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 0DW 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 | 34.9% | 29.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 11.3% | 4.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 28.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 13.3% | 4.6% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.4% 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 | 76.6% | 76.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 75.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -72.0% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 48.9% 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 | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43.4% | 37.4% | -6.0% | 5.6% | 31.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.3% 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 | 48.9% | 49% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 30.3% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.6% | 7.6% | -26.0% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 9.8% | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 8.4% | 46.2% | -37.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 78.9% | 6.5% | 72.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Solander Gardens was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.3% lower than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Solander Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 9th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Solander Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2014-06-24 | £193,678 |
| 76 Solander Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-03-01 | £367,044 |
| 77 Solander Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-03-01 | £367,044 |
| 62 Solander Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-07-30 | £188,483 |
E1 0DW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0DW 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,375 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 | 293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 742 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,091 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,423 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 | 2,718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,580 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 155 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 272 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 703 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Ice Cafe | 11 Sovereign Close | 158 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 110 Watney Street | 201 yd | |
| The Original Crispy Cod | 139 Watney Street | 201 yd | |
| Fried and Grilled Restaurant | 91 Watney Street | 201 yd | |
| Delites | 81 Watney Street | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 397 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 440 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 533 yd | |
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 562 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 200 yd | |
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 224 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 233 yd | |
| Chilli Legend,Tasty Malatang, I Noodle Club | 115 Chapman Street | 361 yd | |
| Bubble Cream & Sweet | 52A Watney Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 397 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 440 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 568 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 611 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 122 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 342 yd | |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 452 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 541 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 601 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 605 yd | |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 682 yd | |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 732 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.