Cable Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 8GT is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cable Street, London, E1 8GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 8HT, E1 8HU, E1 8GX, E1 8GR, E1 8JH, E1 8JJ, E1 8GQ, E1 8NS, E1 1AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 8GT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8GT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 44.1% | 50.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 37.4% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.6% | 50.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 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 | 27.3% | 19.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 39% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 14% | 3.7% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.5% 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 | 51.6% | 60.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 59.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 8% | 4.6% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 23.1% | 20.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -60.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 57.5% | 52.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 31.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 26.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 51.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 29.5% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 5.7% | -19.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.7% | 37.2% | -24.5% |
| Christian | 16.7% | 46.2% | -29.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 62% | 6.5% | 55.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cable Street was 165.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cable Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 296th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 207 Beadnell Court, 78 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-10-30 | £336,962 |
| Flat 203 Beadnell Court, 78 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £396,500 | 2023-10-02 | £356,281 |
| Flat 207 Beadnell Court, 78 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-11-08 | £387,046 |
| Flat 204 Beadnell Court, 78 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-11-04 | £372,353 |
| Flat G01 Beadnell Court, 78 Cable Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-03-18 | £371,981 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 8GT 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shapla Primary School Wellclose Square , E1 8HY | - not rated | 144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 268 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 503 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,427 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 67 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daffodil Preparatory School 161 - 163 Commercial Road , Tower Hamlets E1 2DA | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltons Music Hall | Wiltons Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley | 189 yd | |
| Brazilian Snacks | A69, 25 Cable Street | 190 yd | |
| Cafe Des Amis | 9 Pennington Street | 229 yd | |
| The Gentlemen Baristas Roastery | Railway Arch 104, Cannon Street Road | 265 yd | |
| Beef & Buns | 8 Cable Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 303 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 306 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 306 yd | |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 313 yd | |
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 232 yd | |
| Sushi & Teppanyaki Hse,Fiamma Pizza,Hong Long,The Green Leaf (Thai) | 113 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 282 yd | |
| Chilli Legend,Tasty Malatang, I Noodle Club | 115 Chapman Street | 309 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 336 yd | |
| Banoful | 159 Cannon Street Road | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 306 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 335 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 404 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 453 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 171 yd | |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 447 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 496 yd | |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 640 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 292 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 283.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.