Hindmarsh Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 8JJ is located in the Whitechapel 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 Hindmarsh Close, London, E1 8JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 8JJ, E1 8GR, E1 8HT, E1 8HU, E1 8GQ, E1 8GT, E1 8GN, E1 8GX, E1 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 8JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 44.1% | 46.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 40.9% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 54.4% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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% | 20.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 36.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 14% | 4% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.9% 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 | 51.6% | 55.3% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 54.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 23.1% | 19.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -61.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 59.5% 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% | 59.5% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 25% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 19.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.9% | 60% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 25.7% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 3.6% | -21.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.4% | 37.2% | -26.8% |
| Christian | 16.3% | 46.2% | -29.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 64% | 6.5% | 57.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hindmarsh Close was 118.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hindmarsh Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 303rd lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

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 76 Hatton House Hindmarsh Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-01-31 | £353,629 |
| Flat 77 Hatton House Hindmarsh Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-05-10 | £365,417 |
| Flat 71 Hatton House Hindmarsh Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-02-19 | £210,162 |
| Flat 81 Hatton House Hindmarsh Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-06-24 | £242,488 |
| Flat 71 Hatton House Hindmarsh Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,999 | 2008-01-08 | £216,542 |
E1 8JJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E1 8JJ 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 | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| 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 | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,882 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 | 2,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,366 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 | 86 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 | 86 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 437 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 | 209 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 616 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 | 1,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,649 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 | 2,667 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 | 3,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,958 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 | 124 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 152 yd | |
| Brazilian Snacks | A69, 25 Cable Street | 167 yd | |
| Cafe Des Amis | 9 Pennington Street | 190 yd | |
| Beef & Buns | 8 Cable Street | 233 yd | |
| Papa John's | 6 Cable Street | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 274 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 288 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 300 yd | |
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 313 yd | |
| Dog & Truck | 72 Back Church Lane | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 206 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 323 yd | |
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 327 yd | |
| Sushi & Teppanyaki Hse,Fiamma Pizza,Hong Long,The Green Leaf (Thai) | 113 Railway Arches, Chapman Street | 329 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 276 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 300 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 345 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 468 yd | |
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 112 yd | |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 503 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 546 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 641 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 | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 164.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.