Reardon Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1W 2QJ 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 Reardon Street, London, E1W 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1W 2RJ, E1W 2JH, E1W 2QL, E1W 2JG, E1W 2JQ, E1W 2QQ, E1W 3AS, E1W 2RN, E1W 2QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1W 2QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 55.1% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 51% | 44.9% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 2QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 47.4% | 51.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 35.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (69.6%) 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 | 47.5% | 44.3% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 25.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 | 30.8% | 24.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 31.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29% 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 | 58.8% | 54.3% | -4.5% | 1.1% | 53.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 29% | 29% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -52.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 66% | 57.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.5% | 24.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 19.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 57.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 26.4% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.7% | 3.4% | -22.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Muslim | 57.7% | 6.5% | 51.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reardon Street was 124.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the St Katharine's & Wapping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Reardon Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Katharine's & Wapping and the 320th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 4 Reardon House Reardon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-28 | £362,105 |
| Flat 31 Reardon House Reardon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-01-03 | £344,788 |
| Flat 19 Reardon House Reardon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-10-13 | £336,962 |
| Flat 42 Reardon House Reardon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-30 | £275,209 |
| Flat 52 Reardon House Reardon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-06-29 | £359,426 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1W 2QJ 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 | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Garnet Street , E1W 3QT | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School Dundee Street , E1W 2PH | - not rated | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School King David Lane , Wapping E1 0EH | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 584 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 972 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,988 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rouge | Unit 4, Quayside Road, St Katharines Docks | 64 yd | |
| Safar Spice | 83 Wapping Lane | 183 yd | |
| Cinnamon Coffee Shop | 103 Wapping Lane | 192 yd | |
| Laksha Bay | 83-85 Wapping Lane | 192 yd | |
| Il Bianco | 1 Cobblestone Square | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slug & Lettuce | Unit 1, Tower Bridge House, St Katharines Way | 64 yd | |
| Turners Old Star | 14 Watts Street | 146 yd | |
| The Dockers Inn | 97 Wapping Lane | 267 yd | |
| Studio Spaces Ltd | Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street | 351 yd | |
| Town of Ramsgate | 62 Wapping High Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapping Fish Bar | 89 Wapping Lane | 192 yd | |
| St George-in-the-East Church Open Table | Parish Office, St George-In-The-East Church, 14 Cannon Street Road | 422 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 The Highway | 424 yd | |
| Bello De Nonna | Unit G02, Metropolitan Wharf Building, 70 Wapping Wall | 543 yd | |
| Squid Markets | Brussels Wharf, Wapping Wall | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 70 Wapping Lane | 257 yd | |
| Shanraj Limited | 77-101 The Highway | 351 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Vaughan Way | 579 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 617 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-11 Watney Market | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Orwell Sports Centre TENCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| St George'S Leisure Centre THE HIGHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Ensign WELLCLOSE SQUARE | 590 yd | |
| Jamiatul Ummah School BIGLAND STREET | 727 yd | |
| Tarling East Community Centre MARTHA STREET | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Bigland Green Primary School BIGLAND STREET | artificial grass pitch | 794 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre FENTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 963 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 248.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 3000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 3000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 228.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 3000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.