Dock Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 8LJ is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dock Street, London, E1 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 8ND, E1 8JL, E1 8JA, E1 8JT, E1 8JN, E1 8JP, E1 8JU, E1 8QX, E1 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 8LJ is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 38.4% | 44.7% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 61.6% | 55.3% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 8LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.6% 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 | 66.7% | 80.6% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 42.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 14.1% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95.4%) 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 | 57.1% | 64.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around E1 8LJ this area, 0% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 79.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.8% | 79.7% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 45.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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 | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 9.0% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 76.1% | 64.1% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 32.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 32.9% | -27.7% | 83.2% | -50.3% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 26.5% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 20.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 15.1% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 9.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 33.2% | -25.8% | 83.2% | -50.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 16.6% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 21.7% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 19.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 18.9% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.6% | 76.7% | -35.1% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dock Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St Katharine's & Wapping average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 8 17 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-06 | £397,833 |
| Flat 5 17 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2023-12-19 | £435,733 |
| Flat 4 17 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-30 | £414,070 |
| Flat 11 17 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-01-29 | £375,474 |
| Flat 5 17 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-09-30 | £423,914 |
E1 8LJ 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 8LJ 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 | 142 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 122 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 83 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,917 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 | 1,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,610 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 | 158 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 | 158 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | - not rated | 530 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 | 115 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 725 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 841 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 | 1,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,493 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 | 2,427 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 | 3,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,201 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 | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttercup Primary School 181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Islamic School 59-66 Greenfield Road , E1 1EJ | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 786 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 | 155 yd | |
| Beef & Buns | 8 Cable Street | 161 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1, Thomas More Square, Thomas More Street | 161 yd | |
| Papa John's | 6 Cable Street | 162 yd | |
| Cirilo Filipino Kainan | 4 Cable Street | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 142 yd | |
| Champagne Route | 30 Gauging Square | 182 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 218 yd | |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear Public House, 139 Leman Street | 252 yd | |
| Artful Dodger | 47 Royal Mint Street | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 158 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 293 yd | |
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 299 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 328 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 135 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 158 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 471 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 159 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 224 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 717 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.