John Fisher Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 8JU 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 John Fisher Street, London, E1 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 8LU, E1 8JP, E1 8QX, E1W 1AW, E1 8JL, E1 8LT, E1 8LJ, E1 8JN, E1 8LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E1 8JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 55.4% | 50.3% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 35% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 46.9% | 45.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 16.4% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 25.9% | 24.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 38% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.2% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28% 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 | 42.7% | 47.1% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 46.0% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 40.4% | 28% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -53.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 60.7% | 62.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 22.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 62.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 28.6% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 3.4% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 19.1% | 46.2% | -27.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 54.6% | 6.5% | 48.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Fisher Street was 109.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
John Fisher Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 275th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 John Fisher Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2019-08-30 | £461,677 |
| 42 John Fisher Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2015-08-28 | £464,927 |
| 40 John Fisher Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2004-08-27 | £433,086 |
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Looking after home or family | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Other | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,687 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 | 243 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 | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,409 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 | 2,365 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 | 3,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,271 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 | 419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraaf Secondary School 102-105 Whitechapel , High Street E1 7RA | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 6 Cable Street | 160 yd | |
| Cirilo Filipino Kainan | 4 Cable Street | 160 yd | |
| Beef & Buns | 8 Cable Street | 162 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1, Thomas More Square, Thomas More Street | 171 yd | |
| Wiltons Music Hall | Wiltons Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 116 yd | |
| Artful Dodger | 47 Royal Mint Street | 170 yd | |
| Simmons | 61 Royal Mint Street | 170 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 235 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 203 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 270 yd | |
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 275 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 344 yd | |
| Coffee Bike | 2 St Katharines Way | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 203 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 212 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 389 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street | 389 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 253 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 268 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 346 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 762 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 | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.