Rathbone Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 1JJ is located in the Canning Town South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rathbone Street, London, E16 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1JH, E16 1JQ, E16 1JF, E16 1HE, E16 1FQ, E16 1JE, E16 1GW, E16 1EX, E16 1EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 46.6% | 49.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 E16 1JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 31.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 41.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 28.6% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 23.2% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 27.9% | 26.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.6% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 18.2% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 16.7% | 0.7% | -16.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 43.1% | 42.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 57.8% | 57.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 14.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 57.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 26.9% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 3% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rathbone Street was 345.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.7% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rathbone Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 74th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 8 Rathbone House Rathbone Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2016-02-11 | £238,474 |
| Flat 8 Rathbone House Rathbone Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2015-03-17 | £176,922 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 1JJ 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 | 38 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Infant School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 584 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,151 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 350 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Docklands Pre-Preparatory School Unit 1 , Elektron Building E14 9GX | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hall School Bromley Hall Road , E14 0LF | - not rated | 1,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapix - Coffee And Wine House | 15 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 143 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 10 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 190 yd | |
| Grizzlys | 3 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 190 yd | |
| Petit Cafe | 4 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 193 yd | |
| Mooboo | 1 Sylvia Pankhurst Street, Canning Town | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 190 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 411 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 427 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 807 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok & Go Canning Town | 2 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 217 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 235 yd | |
| R1VAL Fitness Group Ltd | 30A Barking Road, Canning Town | 273 yd | |
| Big Papas Kitchen | Unit 7, Sovereign Tower | 354 yd | |
| Good Fing Pizza Ltd | Unit 8, St Vincent Court | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 268 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 327 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 372 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 404 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 135 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 347 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 519 yd | |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 585 yd | |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 733 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.