Barnardo Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 0LT 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 Barnardo Street, London, E1 0LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 3ER, E1W 3AG, E1W 3AH, E1 0JW, E1 0LN, E1 0LH, E1 0LJ, E1 0JH, E1 0LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 0LT 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 | 49.4% | 46.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53.9% | 3.3% | 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 0LT, 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 | 46.7% | 48.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 37.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 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 | 51.6% | 50.1% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 29.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 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 | 27.6% | 25.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 34.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 4.2% | -6.3% | 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 | 47.5% | 52.7% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 51.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 38.7% | 24.7% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -56.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 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 | 61.1% | 54.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 12.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 26.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 54.7% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 25.2% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 4.6% | -15.2% | 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 Barnardo Street was 324.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 177.0% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Barnardo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Barnardo Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2006-11-03 | £304,031 |
| 2 Barnardo Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2000-04-07 | £253,660 |
| 24 Barnardo Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,000 | 1998-10-02 | £220,615 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 0LT 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 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,793 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 | 213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Park Primary School Smithy Street , Stepney E1 3BW | 3out of 4 | 819 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 | 180 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 932 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 | 2,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,787 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,029 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 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,020 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleido | Railway Arches, 204 Barnardo Street | 36 yd | |
| Troxy Restaurant | 490 Commercial Road | 209 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 24 Old Church Road | 236 yd | |
| Two Magpies Cafe | 583 Commercial Road | 279 yd | |
| BUONO, Buono Pizza, Buono Burger, Buono Salad & Desserts | 514 Commercial Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 450 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 453 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 453 yd | |
| The Old Ship | The Old Ship Public House, 17 Barnes Street | 528 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubblewrap | 10-12 Ratcliffe Cross Street | 240 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 293 yd | |
| Hung Tou | 538 Commercial Road | 293 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Fried Chicken & Grill | 512 Commercial Road | 293 yd | |
| Docklands Fish Bar | 506 Commercial Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 293 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 610 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 698 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 753 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 408 yd | |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 441 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 454 yd | |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 704 yd | |
| Stepney Green Park WICKHAM CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 738 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 | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.