Cartwright Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 8NB is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cartwright Street, London, E1 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 8LZ, E1 8LT, E1 8LY, EC3N 4XX, E1W 1AP, E1 8LX, E1 8LR, E1 8LU, E1W 1AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 8NB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 42.8% | 47.1% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 57.2% | 52.9% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 8NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 57.9% | 57.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 32.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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 | 55.8% | 61.4% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 28.6% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8NB this area, 4.3% 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 68.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 66% | 68.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 34.9% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 78.1% | 73% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 63.7% | 50.6% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 25% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 12.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.7% | 50.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 11.1% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 7.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 18.3% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 14% | 0.6% | 13.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 15.7% | 6.0% | 9.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cartwright Street was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cartwright Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 194th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 St Mary Graces Court Cartwright Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-10-17 | £468,657 |
| 1 St Mary Graces Court Cartwright Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-01-28 | £355,861 |
| 49 St Mary Graces Court Cartwright Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-03-26 | £361,264 |
| 83 St Mary Graces Court Cartwright Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-06-07 | £402,557 |
| 25 St Mary Graces Court Cartwright Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-04-12 | £474,054 |
E1 8NB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 191 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 84 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,835 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 | 402 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 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | - not rated | 636 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 | 360 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 854 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 1,043 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 | 1,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,256 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 | 2,239 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 | 3,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,677 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,411 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 | 567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraaf Secondary School 102-105 Whitechapel , High Street E1 7RA | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 20-22 Commercial Street , Spitalfields E1 6LP | - not rated | 859 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Islamic School 59-66 Greenfield Road , E1 1EJ | - not rated | 888 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Kitchen | Unit 2, Commodity Quay | 154 yd | |
| Honest Burgers | 1 Commodity Quay | 156 yd | |
| Ping Pong & Dumpling | Unit 3, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 211 yd | |
| The Vaults | Ivory House, East Smithfield | 239 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 1, Thomas More Square, Thomas More Street | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artful Dodger | 47 Royal Mint Street | 122 yd | |
| Simmons | 61 Royal Mint Street | 122 yd | |
| Sir Sydney Smith | 22 Dock Street | 230 yd | |
| Princess of Prussia | 15 Prescot Street | 266 yd | |
| Moretown Belle | 5 Thomas More Square | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Bike | 2 St Katharines Way | 210 yd | |
| Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant | Unit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield | 251 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 41 Thomas More Street | 308 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 141 Leman Street | 339 yd | |
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 308 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 315 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street | 315 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 344 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 345 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 413 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 725 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 209.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.