Cornwall Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 2QN 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 Cornwall Street, London, E1 2QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 2FF, E1 0DH, E1 0BW, E1 2QW, E1 2QE, E1 2NW, E1 2NP, E1 0BS, E1 2QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 2QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 52.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.7% | 0.4% | 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 2QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 44.8% | 46.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 43.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -8.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 52.7% | 47.1% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 26.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 29.9% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 13.7% | 3.4% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.9% 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 | 74.6% | 65.2% | -9.4% | 1.1% | 64.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -72.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 54.1% | 51.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.2% | 37% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 31.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.8% | 51.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 29.6% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 11.4% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 33% | 2.8% | -30.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.9% | 37.2% | -32.3% |
| Christian | 6.5% | 46.2% | -39.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 79.6% | 6.5% | 73.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Street was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornwall Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 15 Maddocks House Cornwall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-28 | £345,793 |
| Flat 1 Maddocks House Cornwall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,500 | 2020-10-12 | £377,087 |
| Flat 2 Maddocks House Cornwall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-02-27 | £488,511 |
| Flat 14 Maddocks House Cornwall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,743 | 2019-09-13 | £119,370 |
| Flat 15 Maddocks House Cornwall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2019-02-08 | £466,399 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 2QN 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 | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,315 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 | 172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School King David Lane , Stepney E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School Sutton Street , Stepney E1 0BD | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 4out of 4 | 545 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 | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 769 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 | 2,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,095 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,422 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 | 2,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,526 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 | 116 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary School 60 Nelsons Street , First Floor E1 2DE | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Hut | 44 Morris Street | 79 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 110 Watney Street | 92 yd | |
| The Original Crispy Cod | 139 Watney Street | 92 yd | |
| Fried and Grilled Restaurant | 91 Watney Street | 92 yd | |
| Delites | 81 Watney Street | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Arms | 240 Commercial Road | 388 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 405 yd | |
| Mad George Tavern | George Tavern, 373 Commercial Road | 511 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 550 yd | |
| Prospect of Whitby | 57 Wapping Wall | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASO | 114 & 115 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 55 yd | |
| Spice PFC & Grill | 85 Watney Street | 94 yd | |
| Bubble Cream & Sweet | 52A Watney Street | 196 yd | |
| Watney Caffe Italia Ltd | 54 Watney Street | 201 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 285 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 405 yd | |
| Tesco | 226-228 Commercial Road | 436 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 327-329 Commercial Road | 436 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 162 yd | |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 175 yd |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 275 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School COMMERCIAL ROAD | 555 yd | |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School (Closed) Lukin Street | 566 yd | |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 636 yd | |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 659 yd |
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 845 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.