Rampart Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2LS is located in the Shadwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rampart Street, London, E1 2LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2FE, E1 2BE, E1 2FD, E1 2JY, E1 2LA, E1 2LH, E1 2LR, E1 2DA, E1 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 2LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.4% | 49.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.2% 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 | 57.5% | 62.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 24.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 31.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 19.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 46.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.7% 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 | 45.7% | 39.2% | -6.5% | 1.1% | 38.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 33.4% | 34.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -46.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 50.7% 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 | 58.5% | 50.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 14.9% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.2% | 23.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 50.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 24.2% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 8.9% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 19.3% | 46.2% | -26.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 44.5% | 6.5% | 38.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rampart Street was 266.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.6% higher than the Shadwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rampart Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 15 local areas in Shadwell and the 165th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

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 11 8 - 18 Rampart Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2026-01-26 | £882,886 |
| Flat 4 8 - 18 Rampart Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2024-11-22 | £865,855 |
| Flat 2 8 - 18 Rampart Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-08-14 | £550,418 |
| Flat 4 8 - 18 Rampart Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £812,500 | 2022-07-08 | £685,156 |
| Flat 5 8 - 18 Rampart Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-01-04 | £632,642 |
E1 2LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 2LS 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 | 139 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigland Green Primary School Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND | 4out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 79 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 127 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 260 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 747 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 | 1,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,354 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 49 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 74 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 192 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Grenfell Special School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Italia | 174 Cannon Street Road | 25 yd | |
| London Coffee and Juice Bar | 156 Cannon Street Road | 66 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes Whitechapel | 156 Commercial Road | 70 yd | |
| Shalamar House Restaurant | 154-156 Commercial Road | 74 yd | |
| Sushi Masago | 149a Cannon Street Road | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 232 yd | |
| The Griff Inn Bar & Kitchen | BSLA Building (St Bartholomew & The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry), 4 Newark Street | 283 yd | |
| Good Samaritan | 87 Turner Street | 364 yd | |
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 440 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar Aldgate East | 19 Chaucer Gardens | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banoful | 159 Cannon Street Road | 149 yd | |
| Secrets of Calcutta | 153 Cannon Street Road | 149 yd | |
| Bonbons Whitechapel | 47 New Road | 150 yd | |
| BaxterStorey | Qmb Innovation Centre, 42 New Road | 173 yd | |
| Smokin'Wok | 84 Myrdle Street | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 228 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 364 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Fieldgate Street | 386 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 451 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 194 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 313 yd | |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 516 yd | |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 531 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 650 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.