Caroline Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0JG is located in the Shadwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caroline Street, London, E1 0JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 0HS, E1 0HY, E1 0HJ, E1 0JQ, E1 0JJ, E1 0HR, E1W 3EW, E1 0JP, E1 0JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 0JG is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 47.2% | 46.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 0JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 37.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 49.8% | 50.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 29.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.7% | 25.3% | 9.6% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 34.5% | -7.8% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 11.4% | 4.2% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.7% 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 | 44.1% | 52.7% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 51.6% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 33.2% | 24.7% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -56.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 58% | 54.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.7% | 26.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 56.7% | 54.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 25.2% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 9.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 4.6% | -19.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 17.3% | 46.2% | -28.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 61.6% | 6.5% | 55.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caroline Street was 324.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 177.0% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Caroline Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 120th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

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 7 Malthouse Apartments, 2 Caroline Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £363,500 | 2021-09-30 | £326,707 |
| Flat 6 Malthouse Apartments, 2 Caroline Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-03-30 | £344,551 |
| Flat 2 Malthouse Apartments, 2 Caroline Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2015-11-19 | £40,765 |
| Apartment 3 Malthouse Apartments, 2 Caroline Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £365,000 | 2013-12-12 | £465,472 |
| Apartment 7 Malthouse Apartments, 2 Caroline Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £295,000 | 2013-12-06 | £376,203 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0JG 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 | 108 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 53 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 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 | 322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 99 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,571 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,800 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 1,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troxy Restaurant | 490 Commercial Road | 48 yd | |
| BUONO, Buono Pizza, Buono Burger, Buono Salad & Desserts | 514 Commercial Road | 72 yd | |
| Cafe Mimoza | 510 Commercial Road | 72 yd | |
| Popular Pizza | 536 Commercial Road | 72 yd | |
| Two Magpies Cafe | 583 Commercial Road | 72 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 249 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 249 yd | |
| The Old Ship | The Old Ship Public House, 17 Barnes Street | 305 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 366 yd | |
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubblewrap | 10-12 Ratcliffe Cross Street | 27 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 72 yd | |
| Hung Tou | 538 Commercial Road | 72 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Fried Chicken & Grill | 512 Commercial Road | 72 yd | |
| Docklands Fish Bar | 506 Commercial Road | 72 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 72 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 403 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 778 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 903 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 218 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 493 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 565 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 603 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 607 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 695 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 | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.