Ratcliffe Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 7JF is located in the Shadwell 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 Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7JH, E14 7JD, E14 7JY, E14 7JZ, E14 7NT, E14 7JX, E14 7JR, E14 7LU, E14 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 7JF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 47.2% | 49.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 7JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 50.2% | 45.3% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 39.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 18% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 44.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.5% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.1% 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 | 44.1% | 57.1% | 13.0% | 1.1% | 56.0% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 33.2% | 26.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -55.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 58% | 60.8% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.7% | 24.2% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 60.8% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 26.3% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 1.2% | -22.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 17.2% | 46.2% | -29.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 55.3% | 6.5% | 48.8% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ratcliffe Lane was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ratcliffe Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 105 John Scurr House Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2018-05-24 | £374,232 |
| Flat 111 John Scurr House Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2016-09-16 | £382,245 |
| Flat 105 John Scurr House Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2013-10-08 | £370,334 |
| Flat 111 John Scurr House Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2012-12-14 | £325,727 |
| Flat 505 John Scurr House Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £179,000 | 2007-11-12 | £266,554 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 53 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,433 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,542 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,100 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 | 340 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Boy Tandoori | 564 Commercial Road | 77 yd | |
| Sweet Chicken | 570-574 Commercial Road | 77 yd | |
| Shanshuijian | 562 Commercial Road | 77 yd | |
| Franks Cafe | 641 Commercial Road | 109 yd | |
| Gourmet Burgers & Pizza | 637 Commercial Road | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 77 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 77 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 156 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 208 yd | |
| The Old Ship | The Old Ship Public House, 17 Barnes Street | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailors Health Club Restaurant | 570-574 Commercial Road | 77 yd | |
| Pasha Peri Peri,Gourmet Burgers & Pizza& Hanys Chicken & Pizza, Choix | 637 Commercial Road | 109 yd | |
| Basilico | Front, 653 Commercial Road | 153 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 236 yd | |
| Hung Tou | 538 Commercial Road | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 156 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 236 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 749 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 878 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 145 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 219 yd | |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 251 yd | |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 706 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 713 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 803 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 | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.