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Tamarind Yard is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 2JT is located in the St Katharine's & Wapping electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Tamarind Yard, London, E1W 2JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: E1W 2JB, E1W 2JS, E1W 2JA, E1W 2JD, E1W 2JN, E1W 2JU, E1W 2AF, E1W 2JL, E1W 2AG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E1W 2JT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female41.9%48.6%6.7% 51.0% -2.4%
Male58.1%51.4%-6.7% 49.0% 2.4%

Partnership Status

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 E1W 2JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single64.1%70.7%6.6% 37.9% 32.8%
Married: Opposite sex27.7%21.2%-6.5% 44.2% -23.0%
Married: Same sex1%1%0.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Separated2.4%1%-1.4% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced4.4%5.6%1.2% 9.1% -3.5%
Widowed0.5%0.5%0.0% 6.1% -5.6%

Health

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%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health64.3%57.3%-7.0% 48.4% 8.9%
Good health30%34.7%4.7% 33.6% 1.1%
Fair health4%6.1%2.1% 12.7% -6.6%
Bad health0.9%1.9%1.0% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 E1W 2JT this area, 5.5% 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 80%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications4.9%5.5%0.6% 18.2% -12.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.4%0%-2.4% 9.6% -9.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels2.4%2%-0.4% 13.4% -11.4%
Apprenticeship0%0.5%0.5% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels4.4%9%4.6% 16.9% -7.9%
Degree or Similar79.6%80%0.4% 33.8% 46.2%
Other6.3%3%-3.3% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi4.4%1.9%-2.5% 1.1% 0.8%
Chinese5.3%5.1%-0.2% 0.7% 4.4%
Indian4.8%6.5%1.7% 3.1% 3.4%
Other Asian4%3.7%-0.3% 1.6% 2.1%
Black African0.9%2.3%1.4% 2.5% -0.2%
Black Caribbean0.4%0.5%0.1% 1.0% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%3.7%2.8% 0.8% 2.9%
Mixed White and African0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.9%1.9%1.0% 0.8% 1.1%
White74.4%66%-8.4% 81.4% -15.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%1.4%1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Arab1.3%1.4%0.1% 0.6% 0.8%
Other1.3%3.7%2.4% 1.6% 2.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom55.9%43.9%-12.0% 83.2% -39.3%
European Union15.9%23.6%7.7% 6.1% 17.5%
Rest of Europe5.7%3.8%-1.9% 0.8% 3.0%
Africa3.1%4.7%1.6% 2.7% 2.0%
Middle East and Asia13.7%15.1%1.4% 5.6% 9.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.8%4.2%2.4% 1.3% 2.9%
Oceania4%4.7%0.7% 0.3% 4.4%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK54.2%43.7%-10.5% 83.2% -39.5%
10+ Years11.5%22.1%10.6% 9.8% 12.3%
5-10 Years9.3%14.6%5.3% 2.9% 11.7%
2-5 Years12.8%9.9%-2.9% 2.2% 7.7%
Less than 2 years12.3%9.9%-2.4% 1.9% 8.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.5% 76.7% -17.2%
Ireland2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
France4.3% 0.3% 4.0%
Germany1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Italy2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain1.4% 0.4% 1.0%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other EU countries6.2% 1.5% 4.7%
Turkey1% 0.1% 0.9%
Other Europe1% 0.2% 0.8%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Eastern Asia1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Southern Asia3.3% 1.2% 2.1%
South-East Asia2.4% 0.2% 2.2%
North America and the Caribbean1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Central and South America1% 0.2% 0.8%
Oceania1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
No passport held2.4% 13.5% -11.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion47.2% 37.2% 10.0%
Christian31.5% 46.2% -14.7%
Buddhist2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Hindu4.6% 1.7% 2.9%
Jewish0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Muslim2.3% 6.5% -4.2%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered10.2% 6.0% 4.2%

Safety

Is Tamarind Yard Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tamarind Yard was 493.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 222.1% higher than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Tamarind Yard has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 55th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£96,600
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in E1W 2JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tamarind Yard are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tower Hamlets.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Tamarind Yard, London, E1W 2JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for E1W 2JT

Average Price
£597,884
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£597,884
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tamarind Yard

Average Price
£566,721
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£566,721
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tamarind YardStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
13 Tamarind Yard, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£585,0002024-12-19 £545,883
10 Tamarind Yard, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£655,0002023-09-01 £629,419
23 Tamarind Yard, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£480,0002019-02-08 £490,492
20 Tamarind Yard, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£525,0002018-09-13 £519,995
24 Tamarind Yard, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£595,0002014-10-31 £648,397
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for E1W 2JT

Employment

E1W 2JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee144
Self-Employed12
Retired9
Part-Time Employee9
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Student (economically inactive)4
Looking after home or family3
Unemployed3
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities70
Professional, scientific and technical activities51
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles9
Information and communication9
Human health and social work activities7
Education6
Other4
Accommodation and food service activities3
Manufacturing3
Transport and storage3
Construction3
Real estate activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre
Grange Road , SE1 3BW
4out of 4 1,743 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Old Church Nursery School
Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ
4out of 4 1,985 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alice Model Nursery School
14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ
4out of 4 2,251 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 2,581 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Harry Roberts Nursery School
Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ
4out of 4 2,706 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hermitage Primary School
Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT
3out of 4 308 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Wellclose Square , Stepney E1 8HY
4out of 4 317 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ
3out of 4 725 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Fairclough Street , E1 1NT
3out of 4 749 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bigland Green Primary School
Bigland Street , Wapping E1 2ND
4out of 4 875 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Michael's Catholic College
Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN
4out of 4 871 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
London Enterprise Academy
81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD
1out of 4 929 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Mulberry School for Girls
Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP
4out of 4 980 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Wapping High School
153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA
3out of 4 1,008 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Bishop Challoner Girls' School
352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB
4out of 4 1,395 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 2,270 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morley College
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 3,447 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King's College London Maths School
80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ
- not rated 3,665 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
New City College
Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF
- not rated 3,809 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Marine Society College of the Sea
200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY
- not rated 4,003 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 2,309 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
4out of 4 3,475 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bobby Moore Academy
1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE
- not rated 5,314 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Green Gables Montessori Primary School
4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG
- not rated 680 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Jamiatul Ummah School
56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND
- not rated 894 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Buttercup Primary School
181 Cannon Street Road , E1 2LX
- not rated 899 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
David Game College
31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET
- not rated 951 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Madani Secondary Girls' School
Myrdle Street , E1 1HL
- not rated 1,030 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pumblechook's27 Thomas More Square192 yd
Pret A MangerUnit 1, Thomas More Square, Thomas More Street243 yd
Cafe Des Amis9 Pennington Street264 yd
Smiths WappingCinnabar Wharf West, 22 Wapping High Street356 yd
Mala Restaurant & Wine Bar2 Marble Quay367 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Champagne Route30 Gauging Square143 yd
Moretown Belle5 Thomas More Square192 yd
Studio Spaces LtdUnit 2, 110 Pennington Street384 yd
Slug & LettuceUnit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way416 yd
Dickens InnSt Katharines Docks, St Katharines Way459 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sushi Daily41 Thomas More Street189 yd
Domino's Pizza50 The Highway304 yd
Urban BaristasDevon House, 58 St Katharines Way459 yd
Kilikya's Cafe Bar RestaurantUnit C4 Ivory House, East Smithfield470 yd
St George-in-the-East Church Open TableParish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road570 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose Ltd41 Thomas More Street189 yd
Sainsbury'sUnit 1 Vaughan Way191 yd
Shanraj Limited77-101 The Highway384 yd
Tesco1 St Katharines Way631 yd
Sainsbury's70 Wapping Lane651 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square)
THOMAS MORE SQUARE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool136 yd
Ensign
WELLCLOSE SQUARE
317 yd
John Orwell Sports Centre
TENCH STREET
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite405 yd
Urbanfitness London (Aldgate)
HOOPER STREET
health and fitness suite648 yd
St George'S Leisure Centre
THE HIGHWAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool651 yd
The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club
PRESCOT STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool735 yd
Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed)
MANSELL STREET
health and fitness suite771 yd
St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed)
John Felton Road
832 yd
St Michael'S Catholic College
LLEWELLYN STREET
832 yd
Jamiatul Ummah School
BIGLAND STREET
846 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed193.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed30.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.