Gill Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8AF is located in the Limehouse 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 Gill Street, London, E14 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8AD, E14 8AG, E14 8BA, E14 8HX, E14 8AH, E14 8AJ, E14 8BN, E14 8HL, E14 8NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 8AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 39.7% | 48.3% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 37.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 41.7% | 40.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 23.8% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 14.4% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 32.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 13.2% | 4.1% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.4% 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 | 53% | 59% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 57.9% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 23.5% | 21.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -60.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, just 49.9% 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 | 50.1% | 49.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.1% | 28% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30% 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 | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 30% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 3.2% | -26.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 15.7% | 46.2% | -30.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 56.9% | 6.5% | 50.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gill Street was 103.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gill Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 270th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.5%.

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 24 Trinidad House Gill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-11-25 | £377,732 |
| Flat 2 Trinidad House Gill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-05-31 | £279,592 |
| Flat 35 Trinidad House Gill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-03-16 | £401,675 |
| Flat 34 Trinidad House Gill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2015-04-23 | £344,538 |
| Flat 8 Trinidad House Gill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-01-23 | £336,201 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 28 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,142 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,778 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 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,991 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 | 624 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wall Climbing Centre Restaurant | 21-23 Trinidad Street | 87 yd | |
| Spice Merchants Restaurant | 38 Salter Street | 116 yd | |
| Marios Cafe | Unit 3a, 139 Three Colt Street | 144 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2-8 West India Dock Road | 188 yd | |
| The Tale Of India | 53 West India Dock Road | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 199 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 319 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 364 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 439 yd | |
| The Clays | Unit B1, 1 Cabot Square | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 3 West India Dock Road | 226 yd | |
| Limehouse Kebab | 4 East India Dock Road | 262 yd | |
| Hubbub Catering Ltd | Unit 97, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 304 yd | |
| Salt Shed, FarmStand, PlantStand, Halo Burger, Patty Guy | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 304 yd | |
| Golden Tea | Unit 102, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 340 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 585 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 761 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 816 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 254 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 368 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 422 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 714 yd | |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 761 yd | |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 782 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 96.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.