Rathbone Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 1JQ 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 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1JJ, E16 1JH, E16 1JE, E16 1EF, E16 1JU, E16 1HE, E16 1JF, E16 1EG, E16 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1JQ 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 1JQ, 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 313.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rathbone Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 82nd highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Rathbone Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2010-03-31 | £534,519 |
| 90 Rathbone Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2008-03-18 | £509,408 |
| 94 Rathbone Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2007-11-02 | £481,836 |
| 96 Rathbone Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 1996-08-30 | £359,024 |
| 74 - 76 Rathbone Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £45,500 | 1996-04-24 | £364,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 1JQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,499 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 | 4out of 4 | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,965 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 | 2,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepenero | Unit 3, The Sphere | 173 yd | |
| Yapix - Coffee And Wine House | 15 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 178 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 10 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 206 yd | |
| Petit Cafe | 4 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 224 yd | |
| Mooboo | 1 Sylvia Pankhurst Street, Canning Town | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 131 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 428 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 452 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok & Go Canning Town | 2 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 250 yd | |
| Big Papas Kitchen | Unit 7, Sovereign Tower | 294 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 295 yd | |
| Good Fing Pizza Ltd | Unit 8, St Vincent Court | 311 yd | |
| R1VAL Fitness Group Ltd | 30A Barking Road, Canning Town | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 274 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 319 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 402 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 172 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 379 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 565 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 632 yd | |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 791 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 | 71.4% |
| 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 | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 93.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.