Rigden Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 6DJ is located in the Lansbury 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 Rigden Street, London, E14 6DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 6DR, E14 6EJ, E14 6DP, E14 6DN, E14 0TG, E14 0TH, E14 0TJ, E14 0TR, E14 6DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 6DJ is primarily male, with 64.2% 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 | 32.5% | 35.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -15.2% |
| Male | 67.5% | 64.2% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 15.2% |
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 E14 6DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 52.4% | 62.7% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 22% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 9.7% | 2.8% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 32.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 45.2% | 13.9% | 33.6% | 11.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12.8% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 18.7% | -18.8% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 6.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.5% | 20.3% | 16.8% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 43.9% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.7% 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 | 19.5% | 23.8% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 22.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 7.1% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 48.6% | 48.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -32.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 52.9% | 51% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 13.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 16.4% | 8.4% | -8.0% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 21.8% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 30.2% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 7.1% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 32% | 6.5% | 25.5% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rigden Street was 199.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% higher than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rigden Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Lansbury and the 242nd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Rigden Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2011-08-22 | £509,799 |
| 23 Rigden Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2009-08-28 | £854,931 |
| 21 Rigden Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2008-05-02 | £589,204 |
| 15 Rigden Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-04-22 | £346,961 |
| 14 Rigden Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2008-03-14 | £570,606 |
| Full-Time Employee | 203 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 50 |
| Other | 44 |
| Unemployed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 57 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 95 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Chrisp Street , Poplar E14 6BB | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,575 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Poke | Island Poke, 13-14 Upper Street | 168 yd | |
| The Pizza Room | 167 East India Dock Road | 239 yd | |
| Wyngz E14 Ltd | 15 Vesey Path | 271 yd | |
| Donasao Kitchen & Bar | 4 Vesey Path | 271 yd | |
| Maureens Cockney Food Bar | 6 Market Way | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Arms | 150 East India Dock Road | 204 yd | |
| Festival Inn | Festival Inn Public House, 71 Grundy Street | 213 yd | |
| Callaghans | 55 Chrisp Street | 340 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 14 Newby Place | 549 yd | |
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cafe | 172a East India Dock Road | 359 yd | |
| Popo, Hing Oriental - Canary Wharf, Ruby Kitchen, Sunrise Chinese | 212a Hind Grove | 415 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 195-195a East India Dock Road | 426 yd | |
| Poplar Spice | 201 East India Dock Road | 469 yd | |
| Taste of India | 197 East India Dock Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 271 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 340 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 668 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1 Poplar Business Park, Poplar High Street | 722 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 176 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 232 yd | |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 275 yd | |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 790 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 | 23.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.1% |
| 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 | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.