Ratcliffe Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 7JH is located in the Shadwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2002-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ratcliffe Lane, London, E14 7JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7JF, E14 7JD, E14 7NT, E14 7JY, E14 7JZ, E14 7JX, E1 0HR, E14 7LU, E14 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 7JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 7JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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% | 65.8% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 26.5% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 49.8% | 61.8% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 6.5% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 E14 7JH this area, 5.9% 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 63.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 5.9% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 63.3% | 21.0% | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.3% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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% | 29.1% | -15.0% | 1.1% | 28.0% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 33.2% | 46.9% | 13.7% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 48.1% 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 | 58% | 48.1% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 22.1% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.7% | 16.2% | -12.5% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.6% 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 | 56.7% | 48.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 15.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 14.9% | 9.0% | 2.9% | 12.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 11.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 7.8% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 11.5% | 0.6% | 10.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 33.4% | 6.5% | 26.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ratcliffe Lane was 610.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 421.6% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ratcliffe Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 38th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 227.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 3 10 Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2025-03-26 | £376,323 |
| Flat 1 10 Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2021-06-29 | £354,078 |
| Flat 2 10 Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-06-10 | £419,235 |
| Flat 1 10 Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,500 | 2009-12-11 | £456,169 |
| Flat 3 10 Ratcliffe Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2008-09-19 | £435,909 |
E14 7JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| 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 | 446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,492 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 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,242 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 | 1,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,466 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,439 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 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,124 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 | 387 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 | 770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 70 yd | |
| Sweet Chicken | 570-574 Commercial Road | 70 yd | |
| Shanshuijian | 562 Commercial Road | 70 yd | |
| Franks Cafe | 641 Commercial Road | 106 yd | |
| Gourmet Burgers & Pizza | 637 Commercial Road | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 70 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 70 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 196 yd | |
| The Old Ship | The Old Ship Public House, 17 Barnes Street | 227 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailors Health Club Restaurant | 570-574 Commercial Road | 70 yd | |
| Pasha Peri Peri,Gourmet Burgers & Pizza& Hanys Chicken & Pizza, Choix | 637 Commercial Road | 106 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 192 yd | |
| Hung Tou | 538 Commercial Road | 192 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Fried Chicken & Grill | 512 Commercial Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 192 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 196 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 733 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 927 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 191 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 202 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 292 yd | |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 694 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 701 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 714 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 715 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 772 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.