Dock Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 8QU is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2019-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dock Street, London, E1 8QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 8QD, E1 8QU, E1 8QW, E1 1LN, E1 8QP, E1 1LD, E1 8NF, E1 8NG, E1 8QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1 8QU 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 | 38% | 47.1% | 9.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 62% | 52.9% | -9.1% | 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 8QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.4% 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 | 72.6% | 76.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 38.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 59.6% | 61.5% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
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 8QU this area, 2.3% 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 78.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.7% | 78.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 44.4% |
| Other | 12.8% | 4.2% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% 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 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 74.7% | 58.2% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 35% 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 | 54.8% | 35% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -48.2% |
| European Union | 20.5% | 25.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 19.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 19.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.3% 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 | 53% | 35.2% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -48.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 18.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 19.2% | 12.0% | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 15.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.2% | 76.7% | -28.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Other Europe | 5% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 19.2% | 46.2% | -27.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dock Street was 162.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dock Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 305th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

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 301 Luxe Tower, 12 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2026-02-26 | £410,000 |
| Flat 505 Luxe Tower, 12 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-06-26 | £577,558 |
| Flat 1103 Luxe Tower, 12 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £818,000 | 2023-05-11 | £718,824 |
| Flat 103 Luxe Tower, 12 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £725,000 | 2020-10-20 | £625,812 |
| Flat 1102 Luxe Tower, 12 Dock Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £870,000 | 2020-08-25 | £776,185 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 8QU 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Junior Mixed School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Infant School Henriques Street , E1 1NB | - not rated | 270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,389 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 | 2,844 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 | 3,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,907 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 5,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ashraaf Secondary School 102-105 Whitechapel , High Street E1 7RA | - not rated | 270 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| East London Islamic School 59-66 Greenfield Road , E1 1EJ | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 20-22 Commercial Street , Spitalfields E1 6LP | - not rated | 338 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Palm Primary 80-82 Greenfield Road , London E1 1EJ | - not rated | 353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilia's Crafted Pasta | 77 Alie Street | 43 yd | |
| Amber | Unit 6 Goodman's Field, Piazza Walk | 55 yd | |
| Hult International Business School | 33 Commercial Road | 66 yd | |
| Benugo | 33-35 Commercial Road | 76 yd | |
| Pilpel | Unit 5, 60 Alie Street | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar Aldgate East | 19 Chaucer Gardens | 21 yd | |
| Castle | 44 Commercial Road | 59 yd | |
| Leman Street Tavern | Unit 3, North West Block, Goodman's Fields | 152 yd | |
| Leman Bar | 19a Leman Street | 152 yd | |
| White's Gentlemans Club | 32-38 Leman Street | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Lucia | 12 Piazza Walk | 143 yd | |
| Exmouth Coffee Co. | 83 Whitechapel High Street | 214 yd | |
| Delhi & Co | 1st Floor, 5 Osborn Street | 226 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 2 Leman Street | 251 yd | |
| Wang Wang | 4a Commercial Street | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 115 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 127 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 145 yd | |
| Easy As Fresh Ltd | Unit 1, 18 Plumbers Row | 239 yd | |
| Tesco | Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road | 296 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Hayaa Fitness WHITECHAPEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Al-Mizan School WHITECHAPEL ROAD | 416 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Attlee Youth And Community Centre THRAWL STREET | artificial grass pitch | 510 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| Davenant Centre (Closed) Whitechapel Road | 589 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 | 183.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 133.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.